AWS Cloud instructor

Company Description IJAN Africa is a digital school based in Lagos, Nigeria, the tech hub of Africa, focused on building a stronger digital and technology workforce across the continent. The organization’s mission is to help individuals build better, happier, and more prosperous professional lives through high-demand tech and non-tech digital skills. IJAN Africa offers training and certification in areas such as data analysis, web development, product design, digital marketing, and other in-demand disciplines, as well as foreign language programs in Spanish, German, and French to enhance global employability. By equipping learners with globally relevant digital skills and language proficiency, IJAN Africa enables them to work for organizations worldwide while living anywhere, including within Nigeria. The environment is dynamic, growth-oriented, and geared toward practical skills that support real-world career opportunities.

Role Description The AWS Cloud Instructor role at IJAN Africa is a full-time, hybrid position based in Lagos, with flexibility for some work from home. The instructor will design and deliver interactive AWS cloud computing courses, including lectures, hands-on labs, projects, and assessments aligned with industry standards and certification pathways. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, explaining core and advanced AWS services, guiding learners through practical deployments, monitoring progress, and providing timely feedback and mentorship. The instructor will collaborate with the academic team to update curricula based on new AWS features, best practices, and evolving industry needs, and may support learners with exam preparation and career guidance. The role also involves maintaining a supportive, inclusive classroom environment and using clear communication to ensure learners at different skill levels can succeed.

Qualifications

• Teaching and Communication: Candidates should possess strong Teaching and Communication skills to explain complex cloud concepts clearly and support diverse learners.
• Coaching and Mentorship: Candidates should possess Sports Coaching and Physical Education–style coaching abilities to motivate, guide, and structure learner development and performance.
• Specialized Focus: Candidates should possess subject-focused coaching skills similar to Baseball-level specialization, translating into deep, practical expertise in AWS cloud services.
• AWS and Cloud Expertise: Proficiency in AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM), cloud architecture, security best practices, and cost optimization; AWS certification (e.g., Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect) is highly beneficial.
• Instructional Design: Experience creating curricula, lesson plans, labs, and assessments for technical training, preferably in cloud or related IT disciplines.
• Technical Background: Background in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in cloud engineering or DevOps.
• Tools and Delivery: Familiarity with online teaching platforms, version control (e.g., Git), and basic scripting or programming to