Instructor, Oracle Education Foundation

Oracle•Redwood City, CA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Oracle Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded by Oracle and staffed by Oracle employees 100% dedicated to the Foundation. We are seeking an Instructor to join our team of educators, technologists, and creative problem solvers. The individual in this role will help contribute to delivering the Oracle Education Foundation program, enjoy all the benefits of working at cloud technology company, Oracle , and advance the purpose of empowering young people through technology education About our Program: Oracle Education Foundation teaches young people how to innovate, solve problems with technology, and shape a better future. We reach students by collaborating with select schools and nonprofit organizations neighboring Oracle hubs. We offer in-person and hybrid engagements that connect students to the talented people of Oracle. Students work alongside Oracle Volunteer coaches as they engage in classes at the intersection of coding, physical computing, design thinking, and futures thinking. The person in this role will design and implement curricula, lead instruction in classes, train Oracle Volunteers to support classes, and provide guidance and assistance for both volunteers and students during class. They will be responsible for implementing the Oracle Education Foundation’s program with fidelity in various contexts.

Requirements

Ability to design modern, engaging, hands-on technical curriculum
Strong teaching and classroom management skills
Ability to lead open-ended project-based classes
Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner schools and nonprofits
Experience in one or more of the following: app design, artificial intelligence, data science, game design, physical computing, programming, robotics
Willingness to try different teaching models
Strong design thinking and futures thinking skills or willingness to learn
Ability to rapidly adapt to change, master complexity, and navigate ambiguity
Superb detail orientation as well as vision
Exceptional written and verbal English language skills
Exceptional critical thinking and presentation skills
Excellent time management, organization, and operations skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to represent Oracle Education Foundation and Oracle with passion and professionalism
Ability to travel 5-20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, computer science, or other relevant discipline preferred
5+ years of experience in secondary education, maker education, coding, or a combination preferred
Experience with design thinking and/or futures thinking a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with all members of the Oracle Education Foundation team
Build and maintain relationships with current partners
Collect, reflect upon, and utilize student and volunteer feedback to inform instruction
Engage in professional learning around technology, pedagogy, design thinking, and futures thinking
Assist in many of the day-to-day operations of the Oracle Education Foundation
Train and manage a team of adult Oracle Volunteers to support each class
Present to and engage with prospective volunteers at various recruitment events, both in-person and online
Manage communications with volunteers and partners (e.g. schools and nonprofits)
Schedule and organize events
Manage data related to classes, students, and volunteers

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance