Advanced Web Development Instructor - LA

America on Tech•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

America On Tech is seeking an Advanced Web Development Instructor to teach its curriculum to two cohorts of high school juniors and seniors during the Spring 2026–2027 Tech Flex Leaders Program. Each cohort meets once a week for 2.5 hours and includes 25–30 students. The instructor will prepare and lead sessions, encourage student engagement, support students’ mastery of course content, assess their work, and contribute to program reporting and team coordination. The role is part-time, from January through May 2027, at $42 per hour. The schedule includes virtual onboarding in January, asynchronous training and curriculum preparation, availability Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Pacific Time from January 11 through May 4, and approximately four additional hours per week for preparation, assessment, office hours, and curriculum feedback. Some sessions are in person in the Culver City area. Attendance at the May 13 graduation is optional. The position involves interaction with minors and requires a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or at least 2–3 years of equivalent experience.
Expertise and experience in Advanced Web Development.
Experience teaching technology, particularly to high-school-age students.
Ability to explain concepts in multiple ways to students with varying levels of experience.
Incorporate an anti-racist lens and support an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to support and enhance a sense of belonging for all students.
Proficiency in Google Suite, especially Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Classroom.
Reliable laptop or desktop with a webcam, working audio, and internet speeds that exceed the minimum requirements for hosting a Zoom meeting.
Availability for the stated onboarding, training, weekly schedule, and required in-person sessions.
Ability to complete a background check due to interaction with minors.

Responsibilities

Review AOT’s curriculum weekly and prepare auxiliary activities or examples to make the material engaging.
Lead all course sessions, with particular attention to student engagement.
Work with the program manager to develop remediation plans that support student mastery of course content.
Create an inclusive classroom where students feel valued and supported.
Ensure students submit all program assignments and projects.
Assess student projects and assignments using AOT-developed rubrics and provide regular written and verbal feedback.
Provide summary data on key metrics for program reports.
Uphold AOT’s core values and maintain a positive, welcoming classroom environment for participants and partners.
Attend daily check-in meetings with the program manager and peer mentor to align before sessions.
Attend Program Team meetings to discuss program impact and troubleshoot challenges as needed.
Complete additional duties as assigned.