The Village at Glencliff
Beginner-Level Computer Class Instructor (contract)
The Village at Glencliff
Job Summary
The Village at Glencliff and Tech Goes Home Tennessee are looking for Computer Class Instructors or “Trainers” to lead beginner-level computer basics courses in the Nashville area. Trainers will be provided the curriculum, training on curriculum delivery and course details, and the necessary technology to teach the class. Trainers need to be comfortable using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets and be able to model searching for answers online and following online instructions for basic troubleshooting. It is most important that trainers are patient, compassionate educators.
This is a contract-based position, with each course requiring 30-35 hours of work. Trainers successfully completing the requirements of the role will be offered a stipend of up to $1,000 per completed course.
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities in this role are:
● Attend a virtual Trainer Orientation provided by Tech Goes Home Tennessee (TGH TN) for training on course details, curriculum, and how to manage the classroom.
● Contact class participants before classes and notify them of any schedule changes.
● Stay in touch with TGH TN staff during program sessions.
● Make sure to collect required data, such as: attendance records, surveys before and after classes, and information about internet access
● Study the TGH curriculum and follow guidelines for teaching, as explained in Trainer Orientation.
● Teach classes for at least 15 hours and offer 2 extra days for makeup classes.
● Help TVG Program Coordinator and the TGH TN Field Coordinator recruit community members for courses, when needed.
Qualifications
Characteristics of Qualified Trainer Candidates:
● Passionate about digital equity and improving the lives of their community members
● Is patient, engaging, and persistent in resolving issues and answering questions
● Is reliable and willing to comply with the trainer agreement
● Takes initiative and is self-directed
● Strong communication skills and can relate to diverse audiences
● Working proficiency with Google Workspace, Chromebooks, and related apps
Role Requirements & Time Commitment:
The total time commitment is about 35 hours, over the course of several weeks. In addition to a one-time orientation (4-5 hours) and semi-annual trainer check-ins with the TGH team and The Village at Glencliff (4 hours total), each class will require roughly the following time commitment:
● 3 hours of logistics and communication with the TGH team
● 15 hours of class
● 5 hours of make-up class(es)
● 8 hours of prep work (1 hour per class)
Many of our trainers agree to lead multiple classes within a grant period. As trainers gain experience, the per-class preparation time is likely to decrease.
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
The computer classes and trainer stipends are provided through grant funding; each class graduating at least 10 learners has $1,000 budgeted for trainer stipends. Eligible trainers who successfully meet all trainer requirements will receive a personal check in the mail, at the address designated on their W-9. We are unable to provide stipends to non-profits or governmental agencies; checks will only be issued to individual, eligible trainers. For classes with multiple trainers, the trainers are responsible for determining how to split the compensation between or among themselves. For example, if there are two trainers in a class, the trainers may decide to split the $1,000 stipend evenly, or, if one trainer functioned as the “lead” trainer, then they might receive 75% of the stipend and the co-trainer will receive 25% of the stipend.
How to Apply
Interested?
If you are interested in this position, please send an email expressing your interest to heather@villageatglencliff.org with the subject line “Computer Class Trainer.”
Details
- Date Posted: February 27, 2025
- Type: Contract / Temp
- Job Function: Educator
- Service Area: Education