Machine Learning Instructor

Description

Job Description:

Purpose

Atlas School, LLC offers a unique culture and environment consisting of enriching and rewarding work as well as career growth, all in the context of a collaborative community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated team where constant idea development, skill acquisition, and knowledge sharing are foundational. At Atlas School, LLC people are inspired.

This role is a critical position for the academic programs at Atlas School, LLC and the person selected will be an expert in their subject area. The person fulfilling this role must be an effective classroom/student manager with the ability to be adaptable to a variety of situations and to relate well to students, other faculty, and the administration of the school. This person must also believe in and follow the mission and educational objectives of the school, maintain strong attention to the school policies and procedures, and always maintain a professional attitude. People fulfilling this role are expected to follow regulatory body standards and must serve as examples to their students by modeling appropriate workplace skills, language, attire, and other employer expectations in their students chosen career training area.

Tasks

• Teach according to the approved syllabi and approved curriculum.
• Conduct class in a professional manner including appropriate attitude, attire, language, technology, engagement and discussions.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students. Avoid fraternization including discussions of a personal nature.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Activities

• Ensure students have received a copy of the approved course syllabus on the first day of each course • Inform students of the requirements and expectations of each class.
• Teach courses in their subject area both online and/or on ground
•  Assess each student’s progress and advise them of this progress on at least a weekly basis.
• Work with students who are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills.
• Report to the Student Services Manager or Executive Director any problems that hinder student performance in class including academic, attendance, or behavioral problems.
• Assess and provide students’ a progress report by reviewing graded assignments, projects, and other work.
• Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field and the world of education.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and in-service training.
• Be familiar with the catalog.
• Be familiar with and properly enforce the policies of the school • Attend various professional growth activities to maintain qualifications.
• Call and/or email students regarding their absences.
• Maintain an acceptable retention rate in the course being taught.
• Make decisions and solve problems.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers, and students • Develop and build teams.
• Coordinate the work and activities of others.
• Maintain educational documentation (i.e.: records, reports, notes, and/or files).
• Use motivational techniques in education.
• Use interpersonal communication techniques.
• Use library or online internet research techniques.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Context

• Requires sitting
• Requires public speaking
• Requires telephone and multimedia conversations
• Requires face-to-face and virtual discussions with individuals and teams
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of students, co-workers, and/or the company
• Requires meeting strict deadlines
• Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
• Requires working indoors and/or remotely

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Minimally, the individual shall meet at least one of the following qualifications:

1. Be a graduate of a recognized college or university and hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 12 credit hours in a field directly related to the subject(s) the individual is teaching or,
2. Have two years minimum full-time work experience within the last seven years in the field in which the individual is teaching or,
3. Have a license issued by a state or the federal government in the field in which the individual is teaching, or 4. Have a nationally-recognized professional certification in the field in which the individual is teaching, as approved by the Board.

Additional Requirements

1. Mastery of HTML, CSS, Python, Javascript, and databases; and,
2. Great oral an