Instructor MERN Stack

About the job

Our program instructors are instrumental to the successful delivery of our bootcamp programs. As the individual that interacts with participants on a daily basis, instructors have the greatest potential to ensure participants succeed during and beyond the program.

We are seeking a talented full-time Instructor to deliver our 12-week junior full-stack software developer program that equips young people with the behavioral skills, mindsets, and technical skills needed to become successful junior developers. The lecturer will work in collaboration with staff at Gaper.io and Generation Pakistan program staff.

You will be supporting a cohort of 20-30 students, many of whom have been marginalized or made redundant due to COVID-19, to break into their first tech jobs, thus creating a lifelong impact in their lives while helping the tech industry get job-ready talent.

Core Responsibilities

Delivery of Skills-based Training (70%) under the guidance of the Generation Curriculum and Instruction Lead

• Follow the overarching structure and flow of the curriculum, including behavioral skills, mindsets, technical, and employment essentials sessions.
• Leverage subject matter expertise during synchronous delivery of online sessions
• Guide students through asynchronous (independent) learning modules and help solidify understandings debriefs and synchronous moments
• Prepare and personalize sessions by reviewing curriculum materials and integrating stories or examples to increase participant learning.
• Engage participants in active thinking and participatory learning using effective communication and facilitation techniques.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual learning needs and accommodate different learning styles.
• Provide in-the-moment feedback to participants to clarify misunderstandings and/or encourage critical thinking.
• Provide relevant and timely feedback to students on formative and summative assessments, including student projects.
• Engage in Generation-sponsored instructional support, professional development, and training.

Program Management (10%). Under the guidance of the Generation Programme Lead:

• Input data using Generation’s technology platform (e.g., participant attendance, performance in class and assessments, etc.).
• Any other administrative duties required to ensure successful operations of the program
• Support with the screening of candidates and, if necessary, prepare them to attend the training.

Stakeholder Engagement & Management (10%)

• Collaborate with Programme Mentors, Generation, and Gaper.io staff to identify and mitigate potential risks to participant success and achievement of their goals.
• Collaborate with the Programme Lead and commit to acting on any feedback that intends to increase data completion to Generation’s global standards
• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction Lead to support program quality.

Participant Mentoring and Support (10%)

• Build relationships with participants, develop an understanding of their personal strengths and challenges, and foster a supportive classroom environment.
• Motivate and support participants to persevere through challenges and continue on their journey of professional and personal growth.

Your journey as a Generation Instructor:

• Upon joining, you will receive a 2-week onboarding (1 week online and 1 week in-person) on the Generation methodology and how to use our curriculum and recruitment resources.
• In your first cohort, you will be coached and continuously upskilled by the Curriculum & Instruction Lead for Pakistan, to hone your faciliation skills.
• After completion of your second cohort, you will be on track, should your performance be indicative of your success as an Instructor, to being trained for the role of a Senior Instructional Coach for the program. This role will see added skills and responsiblilites where you will be mentoring and supporting newly hired Instructors, under the guidance of the Curriculum & Instruction Lead of Pakistan.
• A certification of completion will be awarded to you at the end of each of your professional development training with Generation.

About You

• You are a software development expert with experience instructing/teaching.
• You have the ability to tailor and deliver content to different learners teaching online.
• You enjoy delivering sessions with energy and enthusiasm to generate excitement about learning new technical and behavioral skills.
• You build strong relationships with younger and older adults and as a nice to have, would be a proven record to ensure participants successfully complete training.

Requirements

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree or other relevant experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 2 years experience teaching or coaching in an educational or corporate setting; experience with online or blended learning preferred or onboarding and training new members of your team.
• Experience working with adults and/or has extensive knowledge of current trends and issues in adult knowledge
• Experience with the following languages: JavaScript, React, SQL
• Familiar with the following: coding foundations, web development, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Git & GitHub, Agile Software Development / SCRUM, Object-oriented programming and design, data structures and algorithms.
• Relevant industry certifications will be an advantage
• Up-to-date knowledge and insights on software developer industry trends
• Expertise in Complete MERN (Node js, Mongo DB, React js/Angular js and Express js)
• Experience creating and consuming RESTful services and working in a Service Oriented Architecture.
• Experience with professional growth and development (team building, technical lead, coaching/recruiting, etc).
• A portfolio of successful projects to present will be a benefit.

Desirable

• 3+ years of experience in the above-mentioned areas
• At least 1-year experience in teaching technical content covering the areas mentioned above.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) and Google Drive
• At least one experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring to a youth audience.
• Above Intermediate level of English communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)

Mindsets and Capabilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Motivational Fit. Passion for helping change the life trajectories of a diverse group of students (potentially including recent graduates, mid-career switchers, and disconnected populations).
• Professionalism. This includes but not limited to adherence to a professional dress code, communications, and engagement with supervisors, colleagues, and students, and pays close attention to detail.
• Effective Communication. Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English – the language of instruction for all Generation training
• Data Management. The ability to collect and analyze training data as required by Generation Programs.
• Growth Mindset. Be self-reflective, openly receive feedback on his / her performance, and should be able to apply feedback and pursue additional learning to improve his / her performance.
• Solutions and Results Oriented. A positive, solution-oriented attitude, drive for excellence.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong cross-cultural skills that demonstrate the ability to engage well with participants.
• The ability to be a team player