Associate Instructor
Job Title: Associate Instructor
Reports to: Senior Director of Training
Status: Full-Time
About Building Momentum:
Building Momentum, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SVDOSB) specializing in technology and training for the Federal government (buildingmomentum.us). Building Momentum is currently growing significantly and offers successful candidates a chance to perform instructional design, engineering, and project management. Building Momentum is a young, nimble company that values and rewards innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and personal and professional development. Our compensation and benefits plan is designed to attract and retain talented individuals from various disciplines. We offer 401(k) matching, health benefits, flexible leave, generous time off, progressive parental leave, in addition to competitive base salaries.
The Role
An Associate Instructor at Building Momentum is expected to be a flexible and knowledgeable instructor of emerging technologies. This is a high-intensity, full-time position that will report to the Director of Training. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching and exceptional people skills. The candidate will also be familiar and comfortable with technology, and a desire to develop new skills, in areas including: 3D printing, Arduino, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Associate Instructors are expected to spend the majority of their time on Federal contracting training engagements; however, they can also be occasionally tasked with product design/development and supporting events held at our Co-Building space: “The Garden”.
In addition, Associate Instructors are given the opportunity to develop their own revenue streams and business opportunities built on their various skill sets through Building Momentum employee initiatives.
Associate Instructors are expected to travel on average 20-30% of the time, and may increase to up to 40%. Training engagements are located both domestically and internationally, and training sessions include longer than usual days. Training is often conducted on military bases and Department of Defense facilities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Review, generate and collate training curriculum for upcoming sessions
Assess training equipment and consumables, including technology resources
Refresh or hone knowledge on the training subject
Conduct training as part of the Building Momentum team
Build and organize classrooms and workstations
Participate in regular peer reviews and engage in ongoing feedback mechanisms
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Experience
A successful candidate will meet and/or exceed the following competencies:
Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Successful candidates with an Associate’s degree will possess extensive experience in the subject matter of training and/or technology
1-2 years of instructional and/or technology-related experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reports and presentations
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Ability to pass base security
Advanced working proficiency in English; fluency preferred
Desired Skills and Experience
A successful candidate will meet and exceed the following competencies:
2-5 years of instructional or classroom experience
Strong preference for a candidate with coursework in:
Engineering, Teaching, STEM
Intellectual curiosity in learning new skills, tools, and technologies
Detail-oriented
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse environment
Ability to build and manage client relationships at all levels
Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office