Teaching Assistant: Operations Leadership & Career Development Remote: NAMER (US, Canada)

Correlation One Inc.; Mississippi; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support learners in their premier training programs. This role involves providing personalized coaching, managing diverse cohorts, and fostering an engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership education and experience in career development. You'll collaborate with industry experts to empower learners and help them achieve their career aspirations. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the AI economy and support underrepresented communities, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in shaping the future of work!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in career development or coaching.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor learners.

Responsibilities

• Support learners through coaching and mentoring.
• Manage cohorts and collaborate with program staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Coaching

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Technical Proficiency

Empathy

Education

4-Year College Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Correlation One develops workforce skills for the AI economy

Enterprises and governments work with us to develop talent and close critical data, digital, and technology skills gaps. Our global programs, including training programs and data competitions, also empower underrepresented communities and accelerate careers.

Our mission is to create equal access to the data-driven jobs of the future. We partner with top employers and government organizations to make that a reality, including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, the U.S. State Department, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our skills training programs are 100% free for learners and are delivered virtually by industry experts to minimize traditional barriers to career advancement. We take pride in fostering supportive, human-led, group learning environments that build technical proficiency and confidence in participants.

Join us and let's shape the AI Economy together!

Job Summary

The Teaching Assistant [TA] will play a pivotal role in supporting learners in Correlation One's premier training programs, combining career development and leadership training expertise. The TA will ensure the success of diverse cohorts of learners, including full-time and part-time Amazon Associates, by providing personalized professional development coaching and educational support.

We are hiring two different types of roles:

Full-time [~12 openings]

• 10-15 hours/week
  • 8 weeks of 6hrs of lecture/week
  • Support lectures & lead live feedback session breakout rooms
  • Support one professional development lecture
  • 3hrs of administrative work per week
  • Up to 5hrs of 1:1 office hour support per week
  • Three instances of up to 17hr waves of grading [up to 51hr total] during three specific weeks of the program
  • Support Live 1-1 Capstone Sessions
  • Review and provide feedback on learner resumes

*Please note that this role will require an onboarding session and at least one synchronous training session before the program begins to ensure accuracy and equity in rubric grading during the program, as well as consistent experience in breakout room facilitation.*

Part-time [~16 openings]

• 8 hours/week
  • Answering Slack message
  • Tracking learner progress
  • Weekly team meeting

*Please note that this role will require an onboarding session and at least one synchronous training session before the program begins to ensure accuracy and equity in rubric grading during the program.*

Key Responsibilities:

• Cohort Management - Collaborate and foster the growth of program learners who are looking to take the next step in their leadership careers. Work collaboratively with fellow Teaching Assistants, Lead Instructors, program staff, and instructors to deliver a holistic learner experience.
• Coaching and Mentoring - Offer professional development coaching to prepare learners for career opportunities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and learner aspirations. Facilitate one-on-one and group coaching sessions to foster growth in technical, operational, and leadership skills.
• Teaching and Learning Support [full-time role]: Aid in the delivery of synchronous virtual sessions and provide asynchronous learning support to enhance learner comprehension and engagement.
• Program Operations: Collaborate with program operations staff to prepare for program launch, ensuring readiness before the start date. Support learners throughout the program lifecycle, from onboarding to graduation, ensuring they stay on track and achieve learning outcomes.

Program Specific Information:

We are hiring Teaching Assistants for an upcoming program. TAs attend live lectures, provide office hours focused on career coaching and program content, and support with asynchronous tasks such as grading, answering questions on Slack, etc. The dates and times for upcoming cohorts are as follows:

• Program Start Date: June 10th, 2025
• Program End Date: October 2nd, 2025
• Weekly Lecture Cadence: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM - 2 PM ET

Who you are

• A passionate advocate for leadership and management education, possessing a strong foundation in operations leadership principles and practices.
• An empathetic, strong communicator, able to advise learners about how to achieve their leadership and career goals.
• A collaborative team player who is eager to develop new career advising strategies and program engagement initiatives to support learner success.
• Organized and a strong project manager who can keep big-picture goals top of mind.

Your expertise

• Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience, ideally in career development or coaching, professional counseling, or related program management focused on job seekers.
• Experience teaching content focused on leadership skills, conflict resolution, collaboration, people management, and time management.
• Comfortable leading live breakout sessions and providing instant feedback and mentorship.
• Empathetic and insightful with demonstrated experience coaching or mentoring, especially in high-stakes environments.
• Outstanding, executive-ready written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience developing trusting relationships and effective guidance to adult learners and/or job seekers.
• Experience delivering career coaching in an entirely remote format.
• An affinity for communicating with others in an empathetic and considerate manner.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Proactive problem-solver, high attention to detail, and a quick learner.
• High level of technical proficiency and comfortable adapting to new tools and technologies with ease.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Slack.

Where you are

• This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with the EST time zone.

Compensation

• Includes a base stipend, inclusive of 9 hours/week of admin work and lecture time + a one-time payment for resume review for all learners.
• Includes ad-hoc pay of up to 5 hours/week for 1:1 office hours; three instances of up to 17-hour waves of grading throughout the program; and 15-20 live 1-1 capstone sessions.

Correlation One’s Commitment

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].