Circuit Stream is a leader in future technology skills training and learning content. We offer world-class educational services for teen and adult learners with a focus on the skills needed to leverage immersive and emerging technology.
We are seeking passionate cybersecurity specialists or architects to teach our Cyberdefender: Ethical Hacking courses to learners aged 13-18. Students will be learning to apply the CIA Triad to assess and enhance the security of digital assets. They will learn to use a variety of security tools and technologies for assessment and proactive defense, analyze network traffic to identify vulnerabilities and malicious activities and implement security controls, including firewalls and cryptographic techniques, to mitigate potential risks. The ideal instructor candidates for this course should possess a strong foundation in cybersecurity best practice as well as experience using VirtualBox and Wireshark, plus some teaching, TA or training experience
Cyber Defender: Ethical Hacking is offered once at U of T Hart House campus. The Instructor hired to teach this course must be available from 9:00am-3:30pm ET from July 27 - August 7, 2026, (plus 1 week in June for training).
Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted starting in February 2026. Responsibilities

Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions with teen learners following the Cyberdefender: Ethical Hacking course curriculum.
Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their PCAP Analysis and basic penetration test on a virtual machine.
Showcase proficiency in cybersecurity fundamentals and ethical hacking practices.
Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
Grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.

Requirements

Availability to teach during the day 9am to 3:30pm in July and August 2026 (dates and times listed above)
Previous professional experience in roles related to cybersecurity.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field, or current Masters student with Cybersecurity specialization.
Proficiency in Oracle VirtualBox and Kali Linux, Wireshark, Metasploit.
Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
A strong portfolio of relevant work to showcase your skills and experience.
Previous teaching or TA experience is an asset.

Our Values (Part of everything we do!)

Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What's In It For You

Integral member of a fast-growing company and Instructor team
Contractor set up with semi-monthly invoicing, so you can also have other projects on the go
Competitive fixed price rate $1500 to $1650 per week (prorated for weeks with public holidays)
Instructor training and professional development
Community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from

Join us in shaping the future of ethical hacking and cybersecurity education! What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our company to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.
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