Full Stack Web Development Instructor

edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.

**The Job**:
edX, is actively seeking Instructors with expertise in Level 4 Web Development. This role involves instructing apprenticeship programs designed to help working professionals in the U.K transition into web development careers. As an instructor, you will have a direct impact on changing the lives of learners by delivering high-quality instruction, guidance, and mentorship. By leveraging your expertise, you will empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to acquire the necessary skills and competencies to thrive in the field. Join edX in shaping the future of learners and making a meaningful difference in the tech industry.

**_ This is a fully remote, part-time position. INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE AND HAVE WORK AUTHORIZATION IN SOUTH AFRICA_**

**Why teach with us?**

Instructors, with the help of teaching assistants; lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students. You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed. You will have an opportunity to play a virtual-friendly role that directly relates to the Boot camp journey and adds meaning to our pedagogy of learning in a virtual capacity.

**What You Will Do**:

- Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning
- Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience
- Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience
- Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students
- Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics
- Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner
- Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture
- Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources

**Skills & Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Must have or be willing to earn an Award in Education or Training (Level 3 PTLLS)
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Web Development
- Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access
- One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended
- A positive attitude
- Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by edX
- Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students
- Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience

Proficiency in the following is required:

- General - Git, MVC, Object-Oriented Programming
- Browser-Based Technologies - HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Responsive Design, Bootstrap, and React.js
- Server-Side Development - User Authentication, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs),and MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), ORM, Template Engines (Handlebars.js)
- Databases - MySQL and MongoDB
- Object-Oriented Programming

Preferred but not required:

- Programming Logic and Computer Science
- Software Development Methodology
- DevOps and Cloud Computing
- OWASP, OAuth, and JWT

**Logistics**:

- **Classes are taught online**:

- The bootcamp cohorts will be 18 months in duration but we are looking for Instructors that would be able to commit to at least 24-weeks at a time (this is a part-time commitment)
- 24-week program tracks, 6 class options available:

- Mon/Wed **OR** Tues/Thur schedule - class sessions run 11 AM-1:30 PM (SAST) OR
- Mon/Wed **OR** Tues/Thur schedule - class sessions run 2 PM-4:30 PM (SAST) OR
- Mon/Wed **OR** Tues/Thur schedule - class sessions run 5 PM-7:30 PM (SAST)
- **Instructors can teach one or more tracks**

**Perks**:

- Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others
- Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff
- Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

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