At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy,
Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers,
and the community as a whole.
We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education,
introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s
family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets.
We proudly to serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned
Position Overview
As an instructor, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support to our program participants, empowering them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed as teachers in the 21st century. With your expertise and passion for education, you will lead candidates through our engaging and practical task-based curriculum, providing personalized instruction and facilitating lively discussions.
We are looking for instructors who are creative, resourceful, and content-knowledgeable, with a talent for adapting to the unique needs of each candidate. If you are a natural leader with a passion for education and a drive to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. Join our team at Moreland University's TEACH-NOW program and help shape the future of education.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and facilitate weekly live, interactive, engaging, and collaborative Virtual Classes (VC) with cohorts of 10-15 candidates using a candidate-centered approach
- Evaluate candidate work by rubric grading and providing substantive and relevant feedback within 48 hours of submission
- Support candidates by providing guidance and scaffolding on content and technology use to individuals as needed
- Track candidate progress to ensure that all are keeping up with assigned work and attending VCs
- Maintain and track candidate attendance records on the learning platform for accuracy and outreach
- Participate in and monitor the Discussion Forum for the assigned cohort
- Serve as a mentor and resource to candidates as needed
- Collaborate with other instructors to continuously expand and improve program delivery
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Master’s degree or higher (doctorate required for teaching in the master’s program)
- At least 3 years of highly effective teaching experience
- Outstanding interpersonal, management, and organizational skills
- Experience with online instruction and adult learning
- Ability to foster and facilitate collaboration among adult learners
- High-level motivation and problem-solving skills in autonomous work environment
- Professional, clear, and respectful communication skills (verbal and written)
- Adeptness in learning new technologies and systems
- Global awareness and cultural competence
Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!
