SEO Tech Developer is looking to solve the problem of guiding first-year college students in pursuing careers in technology through its First Year Academy program.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python
- Understanding of project management best practices and techniques
- Experience tracking and analyzing program participant data using a database platform such as Airtable
- Instructional design experience on a project-based curriculum
- At least one year of full-time software engineering experiences (internships allowed)
- Strong interest in career mentorship, empowerment and exploration
- Experience leading technical, interactive lectures for large groups of students
Responsibilities
- Work with beginner coders during office hours to debug code and guide them through project-based assignments
- Work with teaching staff to develop and execute weekly lesson plans around coding fundamentals and project management best practices
- Continuously assess course impact and share timely feedback with program staff regarding curriculum improvement
- Conduct weekly check-ins to track student progress
- Coordinate with program staff to lead final project presentation demos during the last week of the program
- Guide students through a remote, mostly asynchronous course focused on Python and software engineering fundamentals
- Develop a substantial game-based project using Pygame while sticking to SWE best practices
Other
- Teaching experiences through mentorship of early-career engineers, academia, or professional training programs
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to implement and deliver program curriculum
- Deep understanding and commitment to carrying out SEO’s mission and values
- Ability to adapt teaching methods across various technical and holistic backgrounds
