Facilitator, Software Engineering (9 Week Program)

As a leader in the tech industry, Flatiron School believes that education is the best investment you can make in your future. We're committed to helping change lives and the world for the better. Our courses provide an immersive, outcomes-driven curriculum for students looking to launch a career in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Product Design. Courses are offered both online and in-person on campuses across the country. Flatiron School is frequently ranked as a top coding bootcamp by industry publications. In addition to student programs, we also offer targeted education solutions for organizations. We are seeking passionate Software Engineering technical experts who are eager to nurture the next generation of technologists and creatives. We take pride in creating a vibrant community of expert facilitators who possess deep industry knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and guiding students. In this contractor opportunity, a facilitator will guide a small class of up to 5 learners through online coursework. Utilizing the curriculum and technology provided by Flatiron School, your primary focus will be facilitating a weekly 1-hour discussion during the course, as well as providing personalized asynchronous written and video feedback on projects assigned during the course. There are three different courses: Essentials: Software Engineering Fundamentals, Front-End Development - JavaScript Fundamentals, Front End Development - JavaScript Interactions. Frontend Foundations: Front-End Development - React 1, Front-End Development - React 2, Introduction to Python. Backend Foundations: Object-Oriented Programming with Python, API Development with Python, Relational Databases, Backend Development with Python. Schedule: 2 ½ hour time commitment per week. 9 weeks of coursework over 11 weeks. The course is structured as 3 weeks of facilitation, 1 week break, 3 weeks of facilitation, 1 week break, followed by 3 weeks of facilitation. Please note that this part time and fixed term contract opportunity requires 1 hour of synchronous facilitation which takes place on Wednesdays at 7pm CST. Qualifications: 4 years of professional experience in the field with some mentoring/leadership. experience preferred. Contract and part-time work experience is considered relevant experience. Preferred experience in instructional or mentoring roles, demonstrating a commitment to guiding and empowering others. Responsibilities: Assessment and Feedback: Provide assessment grading and constructive feedback on learners' projects, helping them refine their skills and achieve their goals. Workshop Facilitation: Lead a small group of learners, fostering a collaborative environment and leveraging your expertise to facilitate lively discussion that connects the course milestones to real-world applications. Value Representation: Exemplify and uphold Flatiron School's values in all interactions and engagements within the community. Why Join Us: Make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals to thrive in the technical field. Access to a vibrant community of learners, mentors, and industry professionals. Compensation: The total compensation for the project is $1,800, which is invoiced every two weeks while facilitating at a rate equal to $200 per week.

Flatiron School is a leading provider of immersive, outcomes-driven bootcamp education for students looking to launch careers in software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and product design. Flatiron School is frequently ranked as a top coding bootcamp by industry publications.