Software Engineering Instructor
Company: Per Scholas
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: June 18, 2022
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Software Engineering Instructor REPORTS TO:
Manager, Technical InstructionLOCATION: Silver Spring + Remote
(Hybrid)TRAINING LAUNCH DATE: 7/11/22WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Per
Scholas is seeking a Technical Instructor to deliver high-end
technical training to underemployed and unemployed community
residents for purposes of higher economic development and
improvement of quality of life. The Technical Instructor must be
self-directed and self-motivated, and comfortable with making
intermediate-level decisions to adapt processes and curriculum
delivery based on current conditions. The Technical Instructor
works in collaboration with peers with learner support and works
with the Managing Director to change policies, procedures, and
strategic planning. WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Deliver technology skills training and assessments to prepare
students for entry-level to mid-level careers in the field of
software development Daily instruction, assessment administration,
attendance, one-on-one tutoring, evaluation, and monitoring of
individual student progress
- Be Adept in learning new software tools, languages, and
technologies as needed.
- Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide
the necessary support, and establish individualized plans for
student achievement
- Tutor students as needed
- Work with Career Advance team to ensure alumni are completing
additional requirement
- Maintain Salesforce database with student scores and
attendance
- Work with Career Advancement team to ensure volunteers from the
business community interact with students as classroom speakers,
mentors, and small group coaches
- Work with Career Advancement team to recommend students for
particular employment opportunities
- Monitor student compliance to attendance and other program
policies, and address violations with students in a consistent
manner. Work with Manager, Career Advancement to ensure documents
such as probationary and termination letters are prepared and
delivered.
- Connect students with the resources necessary for them to
overcome their individual barriers to maintaining success in
school
- Create, submit and maintain training curricula for approval and
school files.
- Work closely with the Program Design team to create student
content on the PS Academy.
- Instructors will need to commit a few hours per week to
preparing lessons and materials, leveraging existing PS curriculum
content.
- Work closely with co-instructors or teaching assistants to
provide students with meaningful and prompt feedback on their
progress. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US: Professional Requirements
- You have at least 2+ years of experience working on a software
development team.
- You have working experience in both front-end and back-end
development, and are fluent in:
- HTML5 and CSS3
- Full-stack JavaScript (strong JavaScript highly preferred)
- At least one JS MV* framework (Angular, Backbone, or React
preferred)
- SQL databases (we generally use PostgreSQL)
- NoSQL (we generally cover MongoDB)
- Express/Node.j
- A Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in a related field is
preferred but not required.
- Experience with curriculum, syllabus development, and lesson
planning.
- Experience with student assessment; and a talent to
continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working
and what improvements can be made Personal Characteristics
- You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup
environment with people who are passionate about their work and
mission.
- You are data-driven, result-oriented and a forward-looking
catalyst for social change.
- You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're
excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and
independently.
- You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written
skills.
- You are tech savvy and can learn fast.
- You are strong at managing your time and you can balance
multiple projects and tasks.
- You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from
any community should be able to access well-paying career
positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from
many diverse sources. For this role specifically, we are targeting
a salary of $75,000/year, with a range between $70,000/year and
$78,750/year, where the difference in salary is typically
determined by several factors, including geography in which the
selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and
experience.#LI-HybridWHY WORK HERE?We believe our staff is the
heart and soul of the organization. Our workplace culture is
challenging, supportive, collaborative and mission-driven. We take
a genuine interest in career paths and work-life balance, and
welcome contributing ideas from staff at all levels. Working at Per
Scholas means working somewhere full of engaging, savvy, diverse
people who care deeply about pushing our work forward.You'll enjoy
a welcoming and casual professional environment, self-development
opportunities, innovative technology, and benefits like health care
and a 401K match. If you want to work in a progressive
organization, where you can build something meaningful and have fun
while doing it, we would love to hear from you.Per Scholas strives
to deliver an equitable compensation and benefits package to
support the financial, mental and physical wellness of our staff.
We offer 37 paid days off during your first year of employment,
Summer Fridays (early close each Friday of the Summer), medical
benefits with premiums starting below $20 per paycheck, $1 for $1
matching on 401k contributions up to 6% of pay.ABOUT PER
SCHOLAS:Per Scholas is a national organization that has been
advancing economic mobility for more than 25 years. Through
rigorous training, professional development, and robust employer
connections, we prepare individuals traditionally underrepresented
in technology for high-growth careers in the industry. We partner
with leading employers to build more diverse talent pools, directly
connecting our graduates to new career opportunities at businesses
ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups. With
campuses in 17 cities, Per Scholas has trained more than 16,000
individuals in tech skills, building bridges to careers in
technology. To learn more, visit PerScholas.org and follow us on
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.QUESTIONS?If you have
any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent
team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your
application! Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national
origin. See our full EEO statement here.
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