Tech Instructor - Road to Hire Details

Red Ventures - Charlotte, NC

Employment Type : Full-Time

The Tech Instructor (TI) for Road to Hire will support one or more of the Road to Hire programs including the R2H Coding Fellowship and/or R2H Pathways. The TI should be motivated by the opportunity to develop and create opportunities for unemployed and underemployed young adults in our community.

The TI will assist in building and teaching the curriculum designed to educate young adults on computer science and coding skills. To date, the curriculum covers core tech competencies; such as, data structures and algorithms, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and other modern web programming technologies.

The TI will also manage classroom logistics; such as, managing attendance, grading, preparing the weekly schedule, coordinating the volunteer activities, overseeing the development of participants in the program, etc.

What You'll Do:

  • Teach the curriculum and coordinate the logistics of class.
  • Advise and mentor students
  • Lead continued education sessions.
  • Grade and track students' performance.
  • Manage students' attendance.
  • Assess instructional effectiveness and conduct training impact evaluations; update curriculum based on need.
  • Open to constructive criticism and constant curriculum improvement.

What We're Looking For:

  • Passionate about creating employment opportunities for underserved young adults.
  • Strong knowledge of Front-end and Back-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, SQL)
  • Exceptional communication skills and authority with MS Office.
  • Strong relationship-building skills; ability to quickly build trust with a wide variety of different stakeholders.
  • Strong team player mentality
  • Comfortable working autonomously.
  • Has an aptitude for making real-time decisions, measuring results and changing course when necessary.
  • Strong alignment with Road to Hire's core beliefs and educational philosophy.

Who We Are:

Road to Hire provides high school graduates in the Carolinas with on-the-job and in-class sales and tech training, breaking down economic mobility barriers and paving the way for other companies to grow talent and enrich their communities.

Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures has 3,000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK and Brazil. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com.
For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com.

Posted on : 4 years ago