Software Engineering Instructor Part-Time

Software Engineering Instructor Part-Time

Since 2011, General Assembly has transformed tens of thousands of careers through pioneering, experiential education in today’s most in-demand skills. As featured in The Economist, Wired, and The New York Times, GA offers training in web development, data, design, business, and more, both online and at campuses around the world.

We are currently looking for a lead instructor for our part-time (24 week) Software Engineering Bootcamp.

We are looking for instructors:

Our Software Engineering Bootcamp is a life-changing educational experience where learners gain the skills and mindsets to take on new careers as web developers. We are looking for a lead instructor with strong front-end and back-end development experience to play a key role on our instructional team.

This role is based in Singapore and is delivered in a hybrid (on campus and online) format, requiring instructors to reside in Singapore and have an eligible work permit or be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. (We are not currently sponsoring employees.)

Why teach our Software Engineering Bootcamp?

If you are looking to make a life-changing impact by sharing your love for software development with the next generation of developers, we’d love for you to consider joining our team.

• Work closely with the instructional team to guide students through a rigorous, transformational journey.
• Become a better leader, coach, and mentor as you learn from students and experienced instructors.
• Inspire and support students as they identify their passions and drive their own continued learning beyond the curriculum.
• Adapt our global curriculum to guide your teaching and contribute back your lessons learned over time.
• Facilitate a safe, supportive, and energetic community that welcomes the various abilities, needs, and learning styles of your students.

What do we teach?

Through a combination of live instruction, supported study with independent work, unit projects, and 1:1 support, we prepare our learners to become full stack software engineers.

• Unit 1: Fundamentals of Software Engineering
• Unit 2: Front-End Development
• Unit 3: Full-Stack Development
• Unit 4: Data and Back-End Development

Skills and Qualifications

• You have at least 4+ years of experience working on a software development team.
• Familiarity with Computer Science topics, such as Recursion, Sorting, Search, and Design patterns.
• You have working experience in both front-end and back-end development, and are fluent in HTML, CSS, and at least one JS MV* framework (Angular, Backbone, or React preferred).
• Experience with SQL databases and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• At least one additional object-oriented language (Python preferred).
• Priority will be given to applicants with the Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) /Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA).
• This role is based in Singapore and you must be authorized to work in Singapore.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Spend 17 hours a week teaching students and hosting office hours; classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays.
• Commit a few hours per week preparing lessons and materials.
• Work closely with co-instructors to provide students with meaningful and prompt feedback on their progress.
• Guide students through the development of a stellar capstone project.
• Facilitate a dynamic, collaborative, and positive classroom community.

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