Applied Computer Science Instructor - Python
$30 USD/hour

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Description

Are you a strong Python programmer or data scientist looking for a place to launch an online teaching career? Join us to teach computer science fundamentals in Python. No teaching experience is required!

Bloom Institute of Technology (BloomTech) is building an online platform to teach in-demand coding skills. Our students receive the hands-on experience required to be job-ready. BloomTech's success is tied to that of our students - they don't pay until they're employed in a tech role! 

We are looking for part-time Python coders to teach in an immersive, live, online classroom. Courses are offered throughout the week, and you can choose the times that work for your schedule. You can expect to commit up to 15-20 hours per week. 

You will teach new developers the fundamentals of computer science: algorithmic problem-solving, Big-O and time-space complexity, and how to use hash tables to optimize algorithms.

BloomTech is committed to building a diverse team of staff and instructors where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Therefore, we welcome a diverse pool of applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups and non-traditional backgrounds who can appreciate the diverse student communities we serve.

Apply today if you're passionate about Python and computer science and ready to share your top-notch skills!

What you will be doing

  • Teaching on Zoom via live code-along, explaining complex concepts simply, using real-life examples, exercises, and storytelling
  • Providing learner support, encouraging struggling learners, and challenging those who are excelling
  • Providing curriculum feedback and reporting learner progress

What you will NOT be doing

  • Managing other instructors or teaching assistants
  • Teaching an entire data science curriculum - your focus will be on covering the fundamentals of computer science
  • Traveling for conferences, meetings, or training; we are a 100% remote team

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare learners to pass the General Coding Assessment, launching their new career as a data scientist

Candidate requirements

  • One of the following combinations of education and industry experience:
    • A Bachelor's degree + 3 years of software industry experience
    • A coding boot camp certificate that required at least 900 hours + 4 years of software industry experience
    • A high school diploma/GED + 5 years of software industry experience
  • Python expertise
  • An engaging and compelling public speaker
  • Availability at 9 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and/or 6 PM PST
  • Reliable internet connection - at least 6 Mbps

Nice to have

  • Teaching or mentoring experience

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As you teach Computer Science to new students, you will deepen your own understanding of Python and its application. You will also learn how to be an instructor, gauging student engagement and measuring their progress.

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