Cloud Engineering & AI Instructor

This is a remote position.

Remote | Contract / Cohort-Based

Earlston Academy is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineering & AI Instructor to join our instructor network and lead career-focused, cohort-based training.

This role is ideal for an experienced cloud engineer who is actively working with cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and AI technologies and wants to help students develop practical, job-ready skills.

What You'll Do

• Create and maintain Cloud Engineering and AI course content.
• Lead engaging live online sessions for assigned cohorts.
• Teach practical cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and AI concepts.
• Develop hands-on cloud projects, labs, exercises, and assessments.
• Demonstrate real-world cloud architectures, deployments, automation, and AI solutions.
• Teach students how to build, secure, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud environments.
• Mentor students and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Keep course content current with evolving cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and AI technologies.

Areas of Expertise

AWS | Azure | Google Cloud | Cloud Architecture | DevOps | Kubernetes | Docker | Terraform | CI/CD | Infrastructure as Code | Cloud Security | Site Reliability Engineering | Serverless | Cloud Networking | AI/ML | Generative AI | LLMs | AI Infrastructure | Cloud AI Services

Application

Applicants must submit a short video assessment demonstrating their ability to teach a cloud engineering or AI concept.

Requirements

• Currently working as a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud AI Engineer, or closely related role.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Current, relevant cloud or technology certification(s).
• Strong professional experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, containers, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
• Professional experience working with AI, machine learning, LLMs, or AI-powered cloud solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Teaching, mentoring, or technical training experience is preferred.
• Reliable computer, webcam, microphone, and internet connection.

Benefits

Compensation

Cohort-Based Contract Compensation

• Course Content Development: $1,000–$3,000 per course, based on course scope and complexity.
• Live Instruction: $45–$85 per instructional hour.
• Student Support & Grading: Additional compensation based on cohort requirements.
• Repeat Cohorts: Additional compensation for each subsequent cohort taught.
• Compensation is based on experience, course complexity, content requirements, and cohort size.

What We Offer

• Remote, cohort-based teaching
• Flexible instructor opportunities
• Opportunity to build your own course content
• Work with career-focused learners
• Opportunity to turn your professional expertise into impactful training