Front End Development Mentor

Thinkful; United States; Remote; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

An innovative online education company is seeking a part-time mentor for its Front End Web Development course. In this role, you will work remotely or from our office, guiding students through a project-based curriculum. Responsibilities include leading 1-on-1 sessions, providing feedback, and fostering student engagement. The ideal candidate has extensive front-end web development experience and strong communication skills. This position offers the potential to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in front end web development.
• Ability to explain complicated subjects clearly.
• Interest in online learning and career education.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students in the Front End Web Dev course.
• Lead weekly 1-on-1 sessions for feedback.
• Participate in student communities for advice.
• Foster excitement and guide students in development.

Skills

Expertise in front end web development

Strong communication skills

Self-directed mentoring ability

Passion for learning new technologies

Job description

Thinkful mentors may work remotely or from our office. This is a part-time position, with the potential to grow with the company, if that's your thing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor students enrolled in our Front End Web Dev course as they work through a project-based curriculum.
• Lead weekly 1-on-1 sessions where you'll answer student questions, review and provide feedback on student code and projects, and and guide students through the course.
• Participate in student communities to provide advice and review.
• Foster a sense of excitement in your students and guide them through the pitfalls of becoming a front end developer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated expertise in front end web development.
• Powerful communication skills, with the ability to concisely explain new, complicated subjects to beginners and experts.
• Strong interest in the future of online learning and career education.
• Infectious enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• Self-directed, with an ability to mentor students with minimal oversight.