Software Trainer

Software Trainer

Expected Education and Experience

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree or a year of experience in a similar position within education or a technology-related industry
• Background in an educational setting is strongly preferred
• Focus moves fast. You will be expected to hit the ground running, and perform self-start training.

Job Requirements and Skills Categories

• Focus Products and Work Environment

◦                      Includes extensive travel.

◦                      Comfortable with rapidly updating training documentation for client and company approval.

◦                      Work environment is comprised of both phone and onsite demonstrations of educational processes in the Focus.

◦                      Planner/organizer who understands what our products offer and how they work to assist educators meet a variety of needs.

◦                      Versatility with Office and Mac computers.

◦                      Demonstrates solid character, integrity, and share our small business ethics.

• Defining, Understanding, and Meeting Deadlines

◦                      Makes attention to fine details a personal priority.

◦                      Comfortable with leading a variety of training sessions – large, small, and sometimes unplanned – within a short time frame.

◦                      Ability to work in a co-train environment and understand the “train the trainer” model

◦                      Flexibility in work schedule may be necessary to meet deadlines.

• Communication Needs and Facilitating Success

◦                      Excellent oral communication, including informative and persuasive speaking skills.

◦                      Extensive group presentations, both large and small.

◦                      Willing to accept constructive criticism that results from training sessions to improve future sessions.

◦                      Excellent written/grammatical skills, extensive writing involved.

◦                      Development of electronic and written training materials.

◦                      Excellent “people skills,” a natural leader with the ability to motivate, facilitate learning, and keep a group’s interest and confidence high.

◦                      Comfortable facilitating learning during small group activities.

Focus School Software’s compensation package offers the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k)
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Casual dress code
Paid parking in downtown St Pete
Free lunch on Fridays