Senior Lift - Tech Training

NAME OF AGENCY: Senior Lift
JOB DESCRIPTION: Virtual Technology Instructor - Part-time Position
Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) refers to training delivered in a virtual environment and instructor and learner are in separate locations. Virtual training is a demanding training delivery method is designed to mimic the traditional classroom learning experience. This type of distant learning technology classroom is conducted synchronously or asynchronously. Potential instructors must have prior knowledge and experience in the technology course they select to facilitate.
Job Opening Date: October 2020
Location: Job Duties are performed remotely
Reports Directly to: Executive Director or Lead Instructor
Hours of Commitment: 15-20 hours per week/unless otherwise specified
Position Categories/Compensation: (1) Independent/1099 status - salary negotiable
(2) Student Internship – stipends available
(3) Volunteer staff welcome! (based on professional admin experience)
Reports Directly to: Executive Director or Virtual Learning Lead Instructor
Qualifications/Education and Experience
Undergraduate Degree or 3+ years Equivalent Technology Teaching Experience (certificate/accreditation a plus)
College Intern (Technology/Teaching majors) Knowledgeable of Win 10, Office 365, iPhone, Android

Primary Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Confident and highly knowledgeable in their course/subject area they are teaching
Familiar with Zoom Classroom Platform and Resources
Work closely in monitoring and setting goals for Coaches
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities, familiar with resources and relevant technologies
Prepare lesson plans, coordinate schedules and assigning the formats for participant group activities
Encourage, empower and Monitor students’ progress and achievement.
Proficient in using Interactive Whiteboards to facilitate active participation and increase interaction
Proficient in using Screen sharing software to walk learners through the process and check progress on an assignment.
Responsible for organizing training sessions and provide follow-up of classroom activities. This include participant profiles that include homework assignments and class attendance.
Skilled and comfortable speaking to a camera; Reviewing the material before a session and maintain your flow without awkward pauses.
Instructors perform a test run, comfortable with the training tools and know how to troubleshoot technical issues.
Lead online discussions of the course material via forums and web chat
Tracking and recording student attendance; Instructors will follow-up attendance issues in email
Assign group participation formats, administer homework and practice assignments
Detailed oriented and ability to use analytic skills to observe and evaluate student's performance
Provide rapid responses to student comments and questions posted online or email
Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the students
Develop activities that compliment active learning experiences
Prepare classroom for class activities
Establish orientation of course objectives, goals, and ground rules
Available for Team meeting and workshops as assigned

IMPORTANT SOFT SKILLS
Demonstrate compassion, commitment and patience working with participants
Time management skills, Excellent oral and written communication.

Just some shots from a few of our classes! ;)

Smartphone Basics Class 10/7/19 😁👍🏻📱