Next Level Rails Instructor

Tech Talent South; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Tech Talent South is looking for an instructor in Charlotte, NC, with a 4-week commitment on Tuesdays and Thursdays to guide students through coding topics such as Ruby on Rails, HTML/CSS, and Front-End Frameworks.

Your responsibilities will include leading instruction, mentoring students, and preparing course materials. A good attitude and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching required topics effectively.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to beginners.
• Good attitude and passion for teaching code.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction of course material.
• Mentor students during office hours and outside class.
• Prepare course materials and homework.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

HTML/CSS

Front‑End Frameworks

jQuery/Angular/React

SQL

APIs/REST

Git and Github

Deployment

Java

PHP/Laravel

Wordpress

Backend services like Firebase or Parse

Job description

Job Description

As an instructor, you are responsible for the student experience in and out of the classroom. These responsibilities specifically lie in the realm of instruction as it pertains to the curriculum set forth by Tech Talent South.

• Lead instruction of course material in specified class hours.
• Attend and mentor students during office hours.
• Be available to mentor students outside of class and office hours.
• Preparing and creating materials, coursework, and homework for students.
• Lead workshops in tandem with community organizers.
• Actively participate and contribute to weekly team calls.
• Teach in a rewarding atmosphere.
• Take on occasional side projects that may, or may not, be exclusive to your campus.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

Skills and experience in the topic(s) you’ll be teaching in class. These topics could include, but are not limited to:

• Ruby on Rails
• HTML/CSS
• Front‑End Frameworks
• jQuery/Angular/React
• SQL
• APIs/REST
• Git and Github
• Deployment
• Java
• PHP/Laravel
• Wordpress
• Backedn services like Firebase or Parse

More important than deep technical experience is the ability to communicate effectively to beginners. Someone with good communication skills and social aptitude is key.

Someone with a passion and understanding of teaching code. Dedication, persistence, patience, attention to detail, and enthusiasm are great characteristics for this role.

A good and inviting attitude.

Additional Information

• 4 week commitment
• Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6‑9pm
• Location: Advent Coworking