Software Engineering Instructor

Title Software Engineering Instructor
Department SEO Tech Developer
Reports to: Associate Director, Tech Developer
Compensation: $2,000-2,500 Weekly
FLSA: Non-exempt 
Dates: June 10, 2024 - August 2, 2024 

LOCATION/HOURS  
This is a part-time, remote position. It is expected that position duties will be performed remotely. Access to our office location and event attendance is optional, with the understanding that SEO will consult government and public health advisories to help us determine the extent to which it is safe to carry out in-person and onsite activities. 

ABOUT SEO

We Propel Human Potential. SEO is an educational non-profit focused on improving outcomes for and closing the opportunity gap for our participants. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational programs and opportunities that maximize the full potential of our students. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence for the students we serve!

ABOUT TECH DEVELOPER

The SEO Tech Developer is an intensive immersion pilot initiative for ~100  rising college juniors majoring in computer science or computer engineering. Launched with the guidance of tech industry leaders, this program will help close the preparation gap for students through knowledge, training and experience. The SEO Tech Developer will also speed the development of the technical and soft skills required for entry-level tech roles at leading tech companies and startups — with an emphasis on the application of programming tools in addressing real world problems. The program, now entering its third year, has a proven track record of success: 87% of students in the Year 1 cohort landed and completed summer 2022 internships at top companies including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Oracle.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a Software Engineering Instructor to lead the teaching of the SEO Tech Developer program. This role will interface directly with our technical education team to implement the curriculum provided in our interactive learning platform, ensuring students are prepared to launch successful careers in the tech industry. The Software Engineering Instructor will be responsible for managing the program’s Lead Teaching Assistant. They will also collaborate with other program stakeholders to continuously assess and address program effectiveness. 

We are looking for an individual who will bring enthusiasm for learning and the ability to motivate and cultivate underrepresented individuals to grow their software engineering skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experiences (e.g., facilitating meetings, delivering training, mentorship)
• Proficiency in our tech stack (see below)
• A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of distributed stakeholders
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to implement and deliver program’s curriculum
• Deep understanding and commitment to carrying out SEO’s mission of creating a more equitable society

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a software developer or similar industry role
• Experience leading or working collaboratively with an instructional team
• Demonstrable project management experience

TECH STACK

• Required:
• Strong Python skills
• Comfort working with various APIs and libraries
• Preferred:
• Basic command line/bash
• Basic version control (Git/Github)
• Basic familiarity of web technologies (JS/HTML/CSS)
• Basic understanding of the social impacts of technology

TIME COMMITMENT & SALARY

• 8 weeks during summer months (June – August)
• 25 hours per week of preparation time, instruction, and office hours
• $2,000-$2,500/weekly depending on experience

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

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