Bootcamp Instructor
3 weeks ago
About Us:
Hello, World Codecademy is on a mission to build inspiring careers in technology through engaging, accessible, and interactive online coding education.
Our learners have gone on to start new jobs, launch new companies, and lead new lives thanks to their work with Codecademy, and our platform has transformed the way businesses develop and retain their teams.
Since 2011, our team has grown to over 200 employees serving 50+ million learners from 190+ countries. We’ve raised over $82M in venture capital funding from top investors including Prosus, Owl Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Y Combinator, and more - which gives us the capital to get stuff done in an impactful way. Currently, we have joined forces with Skillsoft, one of the world’s largest enterprise learning companies, to accelerate our mission.
Job Overview:
This role requires the resource to be based out of India - Remote.
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven bootcamps instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, the ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible manner to learners across India, and real world experience in their domain. The instructor will need to have subject matter expertise in at least one of three technical domains: Web Development, Computer Science, or Data Science.
- Web Development includes languages and frameworks like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, React, and Node.js, and concepts like web design, deployment, and hosting
- Computer Science includes languages like Python, C++, and Java and concepts like DSA (data structures and algorithms)
- Data Science includes languages like SQL, R, and Python, and concepts like machine learning, data visualization, and statistical significance
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Delivery: Deliver live interactive sessions (every week) to a diverse group of learners
Content Development: Collaborate with our curriculum team to develop compelling course materials, lesson plans, and projects
Student Engagement: Foster an interactive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging student participation and engagement
Assessment & Feedback: Evaluate student performance through assignments and projects, providing constructive feedback to facilitate learning
Technical Support: Assist students with technical challenges and troubleshoot coding issues during sessions
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.
- Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in the domain of choice. Deep understanding of real-world projects and workflows is important.
- B2C Teaching Experience: Prior experience in teaching or training roles – in a B2C format - is highly desirable
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to simplify complex concepts for beginners
Strong drive to work in unstructured and fast-paced environments
High levels of ownership
What We Offer:
Flexible Schedule: Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration commensurate with experience and expertise.
Professional Growth: Enhance your teaching portfolio and contribute to the educational advancement of learners nationwide.
Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated team passionate about education and technology.
Join us in shaping the future of education and making a lasting impact on learners across India
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Codecademy, we are committed to teaching people the skills they need to upgrade their careers. Codecademy aims to educate a richly diverse demographic of learners with our product and in order to accomplish this, we believe our team should reflect that rich diversity. Our company celebrates diversity in all of its forms-- race, gender, color, national origin, marital status, sexuality, religion, veteran status, age, ability, disability status-- and works to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and beliefs are empowered to better their futures.
