What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Instructor, MERN Stack position at Per Scholas?
ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20 cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000 individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85 percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
POSITION TITLE: Software Engineering Instructor, MERN Stack
LOCATION: Bronx Campus, NY- In Person, 40 hours a week required
REPORTS TO: RTT Leader
Type: Full Time (Contract About 27 weeks)
Contract: 08/2024 - 03/2025
TIME ZONE: EST
Who We’re Looking For
Per Scholas is seeking a Software Engineering (MERN) instructor to become a member of our Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients’ and learners’ high expectations. This is an in person position
What You’ll Do
Instructional Skill Sets
Required Skill Sets
For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $60/hour 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.
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 Opportunity
We'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.
PII Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20 cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000 individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85 percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
POSITION TITLE: Software Engineering Instructor, MERN Stack
LOCATION: Bronx Campus, NY- In Person, 40 hours a week required
REPORTS TO: RTT Leader
Type: Full Time (Contract About 27 weeks)
Contract: 08/2024 - 03/2025
TIME ZONE: EST
Who We’re Looking For
Per Scholas is seeking a Software Engineering (MERN) instructor to become a member of our Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients’ and learners’ high expectations. This is an in person position
What You’ll Do
- Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in Software Engineering (MERN). Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and more.
- Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum.
- Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
- Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
- Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials.
Instructional Skill Sets
- 1-3 years of teaching or training experience
- Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
- Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment
Required Skill Sets
- Knowledge and two years of experience in MERN Full Stack Development with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Browser Developer Tools, ReactJS, Node.js, etc.
- Experience working with SQL or NoSQL data sources (MongoDB, etc.)
- Experience in Python programming
- Experience building server-side HTTP / RESTful applications for CRUD operations
- Git/GitHub experience, including merging, rebasing, and pull requests
- A working knowledge of Software Engineering principles and development methodologies with the ability to explain trade-offs and best practices
- Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey the highly technical subject matter
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and in a self-directed independent capacity with excellent planning and time management skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize effectively
- Ability to transform dry technical topics into engaging, informative, and interesting educational materials
- Experience with CI/CD with knowledge of Git Hub, Maven, and Jenkins
- Experience with implementing integration solutions with Microservices, RESTful Web Services, and Web APIs
- Experience or working knowledge with Redux
- Experience as a technical lead on projects
- Knowledge or experience using Figma
- Ability to lead in an Agile environment
- Loves to learn, collaborates efficiently, shares knowledge, and is happy to cover new and temporary projects when needed
- Experience with Full Stack Java Development, Java SE, Java EE, Spring Boot, SQL
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical/industry experience)
- Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities.
- Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills
- Solid understanding of business needs
- Strong evaluation and data management skills
- Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what’s needed) and a passion for technology are a plus
- 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 a life-long learner.
- You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
- You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly.
- You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational management skills.
- You have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You are a motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds.
- You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
- You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.
For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $60/hour 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.
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 Opportunity
We'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.
PII Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
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