Full Stack Web Development Instructor with edX Bootcamps (Remote)
Job details
The Job: 2U is seeking a Web Development professional who has a passion for making a difference. Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Web Development positions. Instructors will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students. This is a fully remote, part-time position that would service either Sydney or Monash University in Australia. Why teach with us? Instructors, with the help of teaching assistants; lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students. You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching! You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed. What You Will Do :
- Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning
- Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience
- Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels
- Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience
- Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students
- Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics
- Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner
- Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture
- Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Web Development
- Completion of background check with satisfactory results, determined at edX’s discretion, is required
- Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access
- One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended
- UPS device is required
- A positive attitude
- Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by 2 U
- Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students
- Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience
- Browser-Based Technologies - HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Responsive Design, Bootstrap and React.js
- Server-Side Development - User Authentication, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), and MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)
- Databases - MySQL and MongoDB
- 24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)
- Class Schedule: M/T/TH
- Class Times: 10am - 2:15pm SAST (includes office hours and break)
- Classes are taught live online
- Maintain your current career while teaching
- Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others
- Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff
- Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community
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