Data Center Instructor

DEPARTMENT: National Training Team
POSITION TITLE: Technical Instructor, Data Center
REPORTS TO: Director, Tech Instruction, ITS/EUDS
DURATION: Full Job / Contract – 8 Weeks
LOCATION: Remote with On-Site Facilitation (On-prem training required during the final weeks / Living near Northern Virginia)

About Per Scholas

Per Scholas is a national nonprofit on a mission to advance economic equity through rigorous training for tech careers. For over 25 years, we’ve trained more than 15,000 individuals traditionally underrepresented in technology, equipping them with the skills and support to succeed in high-growth roles at leading employers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Technical Instructor, Data Center to lead and deliver our Data Center Technician training program. This instructor will provide daily technical instruction, monitor learner progress, and facilitate both remote and on-premises training sessions as outlined in the program schedule. This role is ideal for a dynamic educator with a strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure and a passion for workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate curriculum modules including:
• OSHA & NFPA Safety
• Networking Basics (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Routing & Switching)
• Data Center Hardware, Cabling & Cooling
• Server Administration (Windows/Linux)
• Virtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V)
• ITSM and ServiceNow
• Data Center Operations & Security
• AI Tools in IT Support
• Facilitate labs, assessments, and capstone project evaluations
• Maintain accurate learner data in Canvas LMS and Salesforce (grades, attendance, progress notes)
• Provide individualized academic support and coaching
• Support compliance with all academic and safety policies
• Collaborate with fellow instructional staff and learner support teams for learner success

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring in technical environments
• Strong technical experience in:
• Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, LAN/WAN, OSI layers)
• Physical data center hardware & SOHO/IoT devices
• BIOS/UEFI, troubleshooting, and break/fix methodology
• Cable running, termination, testing (Cat 5/5e/6), and patch panels
• Virtualization tools (VMWare, VirtualBox, Hyper-V type 1 & 2)
• Familiarity with IDRAC configuration and RAID concepts
• Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and GPOs
• ITSM tools and ticketing platforms, particularly ServiceNow
• Schneider Electric (selected 12 courses)
• Basic knowledge of:
• Generative AI applications in IT
• Low-voltage topology 
• Experience delivering and holding OSHA & NFPA Safety certification
• Experience with remote instruction via Zoom or equivalent platform

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux & Windows systems administration
• Experience in data center environments (MDF, IDF, CDF)
• CompTIA A+ or equivalent certification
• Experience writing instructional content or customizing curriculum

Instructional Format & Schedule

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Format: Primarily remote with required on-prem instruction during the final phase of training

This role is critical to ensuring that learners gain the foundational and applied knowledge to succeed as Data Center Technicians or entry-level IT infrastructure specialists. We welcome applications from professionals who are passionate about teaching and fostering the next generation of tech talent.

For this role specifically, it is a contract role of $40 per hour for 8 weeks

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