We’re Hiring: Web Development Instructor (Temporary Contractor) - Los Angeles
Position Title: Web Development Instructor - Los Angeles
Position Type: Temporary (June 17, 2024 - August 9, 2024)
Contract Rate: $4200 total
Location: Hybrid - Los Angeles County residents preferred
Application Closes: May 1, 2024, or when all roles are filled. We will be reviewing apps and conducting interviews on a rolling basis!
About America On Tech:
America On Tech is an award-winning, early pipeline technology talent accelerator on a mission to decrease the racial wealth gap by creating pathways for underestimated students to thrive in technology and innovation. To date, we have worked with 3,500+ students by leveraging the time, talent, and expertise of software engineers and technology professionals to teach our tuition-free courses and help provide work-based internship and learning programs to promote the advancement of underrepresented students into technology pathways. Founded in 2014, AOT’s work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, BET and other leading publications. AOT has also been awarded by Forbes 30 Under 30, Wells Fargo and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office.
About the TECH360 Program:
The TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is a 4 day a week/3 week program in web design and web development for rising high school juniors and seniors. Throughout the program, students learn industry-aligned technical and professional skills. By the end of the program, students will have demonstrated mastery of HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap and will have worked in a team to create and present a final website during the end-of-program Demo Day competition. Most sessions will be hosted via Zoom!
We are currently seeking dynamic, intentional, and skilled Web Development Instructors to bring our TECH360 Web Development curriculum to life for students this summer. Instructors will report to the Program Director and work with a cohort of ~25 students during each 3-week program cycle.
Be available to instruct the program the following dates and times:
June 17 - June 20, 2024: Instructor Onboarding and Program Prep
June 24 - July 12, 2024: TECH360 Program Cycle 1
July 15 - July 18, 2024: TECH360 Program Cycle 1 Close-out and Cycle 2 Prep
July 22 - August 9, 2024: TECH360 Program Cycle 2
August 15, 2024: Demo Day (Attendance is OPTIONAL)
In person days: June 24, July 11, July 22, August 8, August 15
Web Development Instructor Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Curriculum Prep and Instruction:
Data Management:
General:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will show up each day excited to support students to success, doing whatever it takes to ensure a dynamic, encouraging, and successful program experience for all. Ideal candidates also:
All applicants will be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Apply below:
Position Type: Temporary (June 17, 2024 - August 9, 2024)
Contract Rate: $4200 total
Location: Hybrid - Los Angeles County residents preferred
Application Closes: May 1, 2024, or when all roles are filled. We will be reviewing apps and conducting interviews on a rolling basis!
About America On Tech:
America On Tech is an award-winning, early pipeline technology talent accelerator on a mission to decrease the racial wealth gap by creating pathways for underestimated students to thrive in technology and innovation. To date, we have worked with 3,500+ students by leveraging the time, talent, and expertise of software engineers and technology professionals to teach our tuition-free courses and help provide work-based internship and learning programs to promote the advancement of underrepresented students into technology pathways. Founded in 2014, AOT’s work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, BET and other leading publications. AOT has also been awarded by Forbes 30 Under 30, Wells Fargo and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office.
About the TECH360 Program:
The TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is a 4 day a week/3 week program in web design and web development for rising high school juniors and seniors. Throughout the program, students learn industry-aligned technical and professional skills. By the end of the program, students will have demonstrated mastery of HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap and will have worked in a team to create and present a final website during the end-of-program Demo Day competition. Most sessions will be hosted via Zoom!
We are currently seeking dynamic, intentional, and skilled Web Development Instructors to bring our TECH360 Web Development curriculum to life for students this summer. Instructors will report to the Program Director and work with a cohort of ~25 students during each 3-week program cycle.
Be available to instruct the program the following dates and times:
June 17 - June 20, 2024: Instructor Onboarding and Program Prep
- (Monday-Thursday) 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
June 24 - July 12, 2024: TECH360 Program Cycle 1
- (Monday’s-Thursday’s) 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- (Friday’s) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- NOTE: No program/work on July 4th.
July 15 - July 18, 2024: TECH360 Program Cycle 1 Close-out and Cycle 2 Prep
- (Monday - Thursday) 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
July 22 - August 9, 2024: TECH360 Program Cycle 2
- (Monday’s - Thursday’s) 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- (Friday’s) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
August 15, 2024: Demo Day (Attendance is OPTIONAL)
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In person days: June 24, July 11, July 22, August 8, August 15
Web Development Instructor Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Curriculum Prep and Instruction:
- Review AOT’s TECH360 curriculum on a weekly and daily basis to ensure command of material
- Prep auxiliary activities or examples to bring the content to life for students
- Lead all content sessions, paying particular attention to student engagement
- Work with the program coordinator and/or program manager to develop remediation plans to support student content masters
- Create an inclusive classroom atmosphere where all students feel valued and supported in their learning journey
Data Management:
- Ensure complete student submission of all program assignments and projects
- Assess student projects and assignments using AOT-developed rubrics, providing regular written and verbal feedback
- Provide summary data on key metrics for program reports
General:
- Uphold AOT’s core values in all aspects of the role
- Foster and maintain a positive and welcoming classroom environment for all program participants and partners
- Attend daily check-in meetings with the program coordinator and/or program manager and peer mentor to ensure alignment ahead of the day’s session
- Attend weekly meetings with the Program Team to discuss program impact and to troubleshoot any challenges
- Complete any additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will show up each day excited to support students to success, doing whatever it takes to ensure a dynamic, encouraging, and successful program experience for all. Ideal candidates also:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or at least 2-3 years of equivalent experience
- Have expertise and experience in coding and web development (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap)
- Have experience in coding and web development instruction, particularly with a high-school age audience
- Have the ability to explain coding and web development concepts in multiple ways and to students with varying levels of experience
- Incorporate an anti-racist lens into their work and are passionate about working at an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Support and enhance a sense of belonging for all students
- Exhibit Proficiency in Google Suite, especially Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Slides, Google Sheets and Google Classroom
- Have a reliable laptop/desktop with a webcam, working audio, and internet speeds that exceed the minimum requirements for hosting a Zoom meeting
- Have experience using and managing browser-enabled coding platforms such as Repl.it
All applicants will be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Apply below: