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By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.\nPer Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states, provided the position does not carry a specific office location requirement: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA.\nEmployment Type: Contract \nDuration: 3-6 months\nHourly Rate: $40-$45\nWHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR\nPer Scholas is seeking an industry experience Low-Voltage Fiber Technician Instructor to deliver a hands-on training program that prepares entry-level adult learners for careers in fiber optics, structured cabling, low-voltage installation, telecommunications infrastructure, data center cabling, and security and fire alarm systems installation.\nThe ideal candidate is a safety-minded, field-experienced technical trainer who can teach learners how to install, terminate, test, certify, document, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling systems across residential, commercial, construction, and data center environments. This person should be comfortable leading physical labs, modeling professional jobsite expectations, supporting certification preparation, and using AI-enabled tools to strengthen technical troubleshooting, documentation, and learner readiness.\nTo succeed in this role, the instructor must combine strong technical credibility with learner-centered instructional practice, clear communication, attention to safety, and the ability to translate real-world field experience into structured classroom labs, workplace simulations, and job-aligned assessments.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO \nDeliver instructor-led technical training for UCI 1019: AI-Enhanced Low-Voltage Fiber Technician, preparing learners for entry-level roles such as Fiber Optic Technician, Low Voltage Technician, Network Cabling Technician, Data Center Cabling Technician, Telecommunications Installer, and Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer / Technician.\nFacilitate daily hands-on labs in structured copper cabling, fiber optic installation, cable pulling, cable dressing, labeling, termination, splicing, testing, certification, troubleshooting, and documentation.\nTeach learners to install, terminate, certify, and troubleshoot Cat5E, Cat6, and Cat6A copper cabling systems using industry standards, structured cabling practices, patch panels, keystone jacks, punch-down blocks, and cable testing equipment.\nTeach fiber optic concepts and field practices, including single-mode and multimode fiber applications, connector inspection, pre-polished splice methods, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, optical power meter and light source testing, insertion loss measurement, OTDR interpretation, and as-built documentation.\nModel jobsite safety practices and support learner preparation for OSHA 10 General Industry and NFPA 70E Electrical Safety expectations in low-voltage, construction, and field-service environments.\nLead construction-adjacent labs involving construction math, jobsite readiness, hand and power tool safety, drilling, anchors, mounting, drywall rough-in, EMT conduit bending, cable tray/pathway systems, and low-voltage device placement.\nSupport learner preparation for the FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) exam through guided review, practical labs, knowledge checks, and targeted remediation.\nTeach applied network fundamentals for low-voltage technicians, including OSI model connections to physical infrastructure, basic switch connectivity, VLAN and PoE concepts, WAP deployment, ping/traceroute verification, and port/device documentation.\nFacilitate low-voltage systems integration labs involving CCTV/video surveillance, PoE cameras, wireless access points, IP-connected devices, access control diagrams, audio/visual systems, labeling, and endpoint verification.\nIntegrate ITSM and ServiceNow concepts into workplace simulations, including ticket intake, troubleshooting notes, escalation, documentation, service-level expectations, and professional communication.\nUse AI-enabled tools and responsible prompting practices to help learners interpret OTDR traces, diagnose field anomalies, generate troubleshooting checklists, produce as-built records, summarize technical lessons, and draft professional stakeholder communications.\nApply Per Scholas’ flipped classroom and workplace simulation approach by assigning foundational pre-work and using class time for applied labs, jobsite scenarios, peer review, troubleshooting challenges, and capstone project work.\nAdminister quizzes, practical labs, skills assessments, certification readiness activities, capstone deliverables, attendance, participation tracking, and learner performance documentation.\nProvide individual and small-group coaching, remediation, feedback, and progress monitoring to support learner persistence, technical growth, professionalism, and job readiness.\nMaintain accurate learner records in Salesforce, Canvas LMS, and/or other required platforms, including attendance, grades, certification progress, lab completion, and progress notes.\nCollaborate with Professional Development, Learner Support, Business Solutions, Technology, and Product teams to support learner success, employer alignment, classroom readiness, and continuous improvement of course materials.\nMaintain classroom and lab readiness, including safe setup, use, inventory, storage, and care of tools, cabling materials, network devices, fiber equipment, PPE, and other course resources.\nSupport curriculum updates, lab improvements, assessment refinement, and documentation that keep the course aligned with current employer expectations, field practices, and industry standards.\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US\nInstructional Skill Sets\n1-3 years of teaching, training, mentoring, apprenticeship instruction, field coaching, or technical facilitation experience preferred.\nAbility to teach adult learners with little to no prior technical background using clear explanations, demonstrations, guided practice, feedback, and job-relevant examples.\nStrong classroom and lab management skills, including the ability to manage safety, pacing, learner engagement, equipment use, and hands-on practice in an in-person or hybrid environment.\nAbility to create an inclusive, supportive, and accountable learning environment that mirrors professional workplace expectations.\nExperience using learning management systems, digital collaboration tools, video conferencing platforms, and productivity tools such as Canvas, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Office 365, and/or similar platforms.\nAbility to use AI-enabled tools responsibly for instructional support, troubleshooting practice, documentation, learner coaching, and productivity while reinforcing professional judgment and verification.\nRequired Skill Sets\nHands-on experience with low-voltage installation, telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling, fiber optic cabling, data center cabling, network cabling, security systems, fire alarm systems, AV systems, or a closely related field.\nWorking knowledge of copper cabling installation and termination, including Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6A, patch panels, keystone jacks, RJ45 connectors, 568A/568B wiring schemes, cable dressing, labeling, testing, and basic fault isolation.\nWorking knowledge of fiber optic cabling concepts and field practices, including single-mode and multimode fiber, connectors, splicing, connector inspection, optical loss testing, and OTDR-based troubleshooting.\nAbility to demonstrate safe and correct use of common low-voltage and construction tools, including wire strippers, crimpers, punch-down tools, cable testers/certifiers, multimeters, drills, anchors, hand benders, fish tape, and related jobsite equipment.\nUnderstanding of cable pathway systems and field installation practices, including EMT conduit, cable tray, drywall rough-in, mounting, cable support, bend radius, pulling tension, and jobsite housekeeping.\nUnderstanding of low-voltage safety, PPE, hazard identification, electrical safety awareness, and jobsite protocols aligned to OSHA 10 General Industry and NFPA 70E.\nAbility to teach basic network fundamentals for physical infrastructure work, including PoE, WAPs, managed switches, VLAN basics, IP-connected devices, ping/traceroute testing, and port mapping.\nAbility to document work professionally through cable schedules, test results, as-built records, tickets, diagrams, service notes, and client-facing updates.\nPreferred Skill Sets \nExperience with Network Devices, firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless access points,\nExperience with troubleshooting hardware/software i.e., ‘ Computer Break/Fix’ \nExperience with supporting Rack Servers Dell PowerEdge / HP Proliant \nThe ability to write content and curriculum related to instructional outcomes is a plus\nAbility to train and secure Cisco Network Essentials certification\nOperating Systems Support\nProfessional Qualifications\nFOA CFOT certification strongly preferred; 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