Software Engineering Teaching Assistant

HOURS/LOCATION:

This is a part-time, remote position based out of our New York City office location. It is expected that position duties will be performed remotely. Access to our office location and event attendance is optional with the understanding that government and public health guidelines will determine the extent to which it is safe to carry out in-person and onsite activities.

ABOUT SEO

We Propel Human Potential. SEO is an educational non-profit focused on improving outcomes for students that come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational programs and opportunities that maximize the full potential of our students. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence for the students we serve!

ABOUT (PROGRAM)

The SEO Tech Developer is an intensive immersion pilot initiative for ~60 Black, Latinx and Native American rising college juniors majoring in computer science and computer engineering. Launched with the guidance of tech industry leaders, this initiative will help close the preparation gap for students of color through knowledge, training and experience. The SEO Tech Developer will also speed the development of the technical and soft skills required for entry-level tech roles at leading tech companies and startups — with an emphasis on the application of programming tools to address real world problems.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a Software Engineering Teaching Assistant to support the teaching of the newly launched SEO Tech Developer program. This role will work with the lead instructor to implement the curriculum provided on our interactive learning platform, ensuring students are prepared to launch successful careers in the tech industry.  They will also collaborate with other program stakeholders to continuously assess and address program effectiveness. 

We are looking for an individual who will bring enthusiasm for learning and the ability to motivate underrepresented individuals to grow their software engineering skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experiences ranging from facilitating meetings to delivering training or instruction to mentorship
• A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of distributed stakeholders
• Proficiency in the languages in our tech stack below
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a software developer or similar industry role
• Experience working on a technical instruction team

TECH STACK

• Required:
  • Strong Python skills
  • Comfort working with various APIs and libraries
• Preferred:
  • Basic command line/bash
  • Basic version control (Git/Github)
  • Basic familiarity of web technologies (HTML/CSS)
  • Basic familiarity with data manipulation/analysis
  • Basic understanding of the social impacts of technology

TIME COMMITMENT & SALARY

• 7 weeks during summer months (June – August)
• $11,900 ($1,700/week)

Vaccination Policy

In view of governmental vaccination mandates in areas we work, the pending federal vaccination mandate for large employers, as well as the guidance of the CDC that vaccination is the most effective means to provide a safe working and teaching environment, subject to applicable law, applicants who obtain a conditional job offer will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement before beginning employment with SEO.

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a workforce that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from historically excluded and underrepresented communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

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