Technical Instructor

Role

Specialisterne USA is hiring a Technical Instructor for an 8-week, fully online Academy that prepares neurodivergent learners for entry-level IT roles (e.g., IT Technician, Help Desk Support). This is a temporary, part-time contract position (~10–15 hours/week) with a target start date of April 2026. Instructors must be legally authorized to work in the United States and available to teach during Eastern Time Zone hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete IBM SkillsBuild pathways to become familiar with curriculum (IT Fundamentals & AI Fundamentals).
• Provide technical instruction and ongoing support throughout the Academy.
• Guide learners and troubleshoot challenges during capstone projects.
• Review and provide feedback on final learner projects.
• Facilitate group instruction (up to 30 students) and 1-on-1 meetings.

Requirements

General skills and abilities

• Ability to explain technical concepts in clear, accessible ways.
• Comfortable instructing groups and conducting 1-on-1 coaching.
• Experience in instruction, teaching, or training delivery preferred.
• Experience teaching or supporting neurodivergent individuals is preferred.

Digital / technical skills

• Familiarity with online communication and meeting platforms (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet).
• Familiarity with vibe coding / prototyping platforms (TeleportHQ).

Education and background

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, IT, Data Science, or related field is nice-to-have but not required.
• Background in IT, technical support, and/or AI fundamentals is desirable.

Compensation & Terms

• Temporary, part-time contract (approximately 10–15 hours/week).
• Estimated pay rate: $60–70 per hour.
• Target start date: April 2026.

Accessibility & Questions

• Applicants may request accommodations; contact information was provided in the posting for support requests.