Web Development Lead Educator

LaunchCode

Lead Educator

Part-Time Web Development Java

LaunchCode is a nonprofit offering free tech education and job placement opportunities to bring new people from all backgrounds into the tech field and reshape the way employers think about hiring. Since 2013, we've launched over 3,000 careers across the nation and have provided free, skills-based training to over 9,000 driven individuals. Join us and play a critical role in shaping our vision.

The Lead Educator is responsible for creating, executing, and delivering academic and skills training to students within a specific field of expertise, following the guidelines presented in the course textbook. The Lead Educator is accountable for executing an educational program in adherence to LaunchCode's standards, designed to equip students for careers that require advanced skills, aligning with post-secondary education and regional workforce requirements. Furthermore, the Lead Educator orchestrates learning opportunities, fosters the learning process, and offers guidance to students. The ideal candidate also collaborates with LaunchCode staff to support program evaluation, enhance student retention, and conduct various program assessments aimed at ensuring program excellence. Lead Educators report to the course Program Manager.

Position Type

Temporary Part-time, non-exempt, estimated 10-12 hours per week for 23 weeks.

Remote, Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST starting Jan 04, 2024, to June 17, 2024.

Pay Range

$33 an hour

• Develop and deliver lesson plans following the LaunchCode textbook

• Develop teaching aids, such as live coding demonstrations, multimedia visual aids, slide decks, and/or study materials

• Facilitate discussions to increase students' knowledge and retention of covered material using visual aids

• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment that promotes student growth and skill mastery and assures student safety

• Effectively collaborate with fellow Course staff and LaunchCode employees including attending course staff meetings, timely responses via email, Discord, and other communication tools

• Adjust instructional techniques based on the input from the Course Program Manager and coordinate tasks as required by the assignment

• Iterate instruction delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse learners

• Promote active participation in the LaunchCode Apprenticeship Program and Candidate Pool

Qualifications

• Professional experience in one of the following roles or a similar position: Full-Stack Web Developer, Front-End Web Developer, Back-End Web Developer, Java Developer, App Developer, Software Developer
• Experience as a mentor, teacher, tutor, or other related role preferred
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and communication skills; comfortable presenting, engaging, and interacting with a large audience
• Passion for LaunchCode's mission and education philosophy
• Strong proficiency in LaunchCode's Web Development program languages, tools, and frameworks such as JavaScript, Java, Spring Boot, React, HTML, CSS, Thymeleaf
• Professional and empathetic leader with strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible to changing work demands with the ability to use real-time analysis and problem-solving skills

A note to potential candidates:Multiple studies have shown that candidates from marginalized populations are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description. At LaunchCode, we believe in potential, and are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We care most about finding candidates who have proven they have the aptitude and drive to learn and grow on the job. We would strongly encourage interested folks to apply, even if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described above.

Benefits of Part-Time Roles at LaunchCode

• Personal Paid Time Off
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Work at LaunchCode?

Positively impact others, your community, and the face of the tech industry. Our work provides opportunities for life-changing technology careers to anyone with the passion, drive, and aptitude to learn and work hard - regardless of race, gender, orientation, age, disability status, or background. Learn more about our program impacts in our most recent annual impact report.

Connect with teammates to grow LaunchCode's mission-driven reach, outcomes, and sustainability. LaunchCode has a life-changing, career-making program model. Our goal is to put it to use for as many people and companies as we can, and we achieve that by reaching more learners, building more employer partnerships, and securing more resources to continue our programs and maximize our impact in the world.

Join in supporting our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, board, and the tech industry. For three years running, the Women's Foundation named LaunchCode as an honoree for demonstrating a strong commitment to women in the workplace. Forbes also named us one of 2020's best startup employers in the U.S. We love to laugh, compete for the best GIF game on Slack, and share all the best lunch spots. We also value collaboration, trust, appreciation, and being kind.

The LaunchCode Challenge

At LaunchCode, we love a good challenge. We challenge company partners of all sizes to rethink traditional hiring practices and hire based on skill and aptitude, rather than credentials only. We challenge the idea that a costly 4-year degree is the only pathway to a high-wage and upwardly mobile career. We challenge the traditional, inaccessible coding bootcamp education model that charges over $15k or is free but does not consistently place their graduates into quality living wage jobs - our education and placement services are completely free with proven results. We challenge the traditional staffing and recruiting agencies that place candidates in jobs, but charge large fees to employers and only return a small portion to the candidate. At LaunchCode, we challenge each other to constantly discover fresh ways to adapt our strategy to the changing tech landscape and come up with newer, better, and more scalable solutions to create transformative results.

Looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself, make an impact in your community, and directly address some of America's most critical issues? Mission accepted.

To Apply

Online applications only. No phone calls, please. References should be available upon request. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We highly recommend applying as early as possible for the best chance of moving forward. The employment eligibility of all new hires will be verified using E-Verify.

LaunchCode is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment and program policies are nondiscriminatory in regard to race, color, gender, orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

If we can make any accommodations for you at any point during the hiring process (applying online, interviewing, onboarding), please contact hr@launchcode.org. We are happy to provide any information or resources that will make this process accessible.