Software Engineering Instructor (Continuous)

Perscholashires; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 40 days of paid time off

Health coverage options

401(k) with 100% employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Per Scholas in Silver Spring, MD is looking for a Software Engineering Instructor to provide high-quality technical training for underemployed and unemployed residents. The role involves delivering training, evaluating student progress, and developing curricula.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of software development experience, fluency in JavaScript, and experience in both front-end and back-end development. The position offers a target salary of $70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience working on a software development team.
• Experience with both front-end and back-end development.
• Experience with curriculum development and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology skills training and assessments.
• Monitor student progress and attendance.
• Collaborate on individualized achievement plans.

Skills

Software development experience

JavaScript fluency

HTML5 and CSS3

Full-stack development

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Position Title

Software Engineering Instructor

Reports To

Manager Director

Location

Silver Spring, MD

Overview

Per Scholas is seeking a Technical Instructor to deliver high-end technical training to underemployed and unemployed community residents, fostering economic development and quality of life improvement.

The instructor is self-directed, self-motivated, and comfortable making intermediate decisions to adapt processes and curriculum delivery. They collaborate with peers in learner support and work with the Managing Director to change policies, procedures, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology skills training and assessments to prepare students for entry-level to mid-level careers in software development, including daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one‑on‑one tutoring, evaluation, and monitoring of student progress.
• Be adept in learning new software tools, languages, and technologies as needed.
• Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide necessary support, and establish individualized achievement plans.
• Tutor students as needed.
• Collaborate with Career Advance team to ensure alumni complete additional requirements.
• Maintain Salesforce database with student scores and attendance.
• Coordinate with Career Advancement team to involve community volunteers as classroom speakers, mentors, and small group coaches.
• Recommend students for specific employment opportunities.
• Monitor student compliance to attendance and other program policies and address violations consistently, working with the Manager of Career Advancement on documents such as probationary and termination letters.
• Connect students with resources to overcome barriers to success.
• Create, submit, and maintain training curricula for approval and school files.
• Collaborate with Program Design team to create student content for the PS Academy.
• Commit a few hours per week to preparing lessons and materials, leveraging existing PS curriculum content.
• Collaborate with co‑instructors or teaching assistants to provide prompt and meaningful feedback.

Professional Requirements

• At least 2+ years of experience working on a software development team.
• Work experience in both front‑end and back‑end development, and fluency in:
• HTML5 and CSS3
• Full‑stack JavaScript (strong JavaScript highly preferred)
• At least one JS MV* framework (Angular, Backbone, or React preferred)
• SQL databases (primarily PostgreSQL)
• NoSQL (primarily MongoDB)
• Express/Node.js
• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development, and lesson planning.
• Experience with student assessment and a talent for continuously evaluating the curriculum.
• Must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs.

Personal Characteristics

• Thrives in a creative, fast‑paced startup environment.
• Data‑driven, result‑oriented, and a forward‑looking catalyst for social change.
• Collaborative and flexible work style, comfortable cross‑functionally and independently.
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• Tech savvy and quick learner.
• Strong at managing time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
• Committed to the mission that individuals from any community should access well‑paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

Salary

Target salary: $70,000 per year, with a range between $65,000 and $75,000, determined by geography and alignment with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial well‑being, and overall quality of life.

Holidays & PTO: Full‑time team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year, including 22 holidays and two extended week‑long holidays (Independence Day and New Year). Full‑time benefits‑eligible employees also receive 80 wellness hours and accrue vacation at 8 hours per month.

Medical Coverage: Choice of multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente, with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) reimbursing eligible expenses up to $4,000 individuals or $8,000 families.

Dental & Vision: Two dental plan options and a vision plan; employees waiving medical coverage receive employer‑paid dental and vision premiums.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 6%, entry and full vesting after 90 days.

Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential, 24/7 counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and household members.

Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.

Additional Benefits: Employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance, short‑term disability, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting, and optional health plans (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Pet Insurance). Voluntary benefits include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.