Software Engineering Instructor Lead- Bahrain Full-time, Temporary Position
General Assembly
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Posted:
April 24, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
The job overview for this position is that General Assembly is seeking a lead instructor with strong full-stack web development experience to teach and lead the instructional team for their Software Engineering Immersive course. The role involves guiding students through a transformative journey towards apprenticeship in software development, mentoring and supporting students in their continued learning, and facilitating a safe and energetic community. The curriculum primarily focuses on JavaScript and covers various aspects of web development, including frameworks, databases, and developer workflow. The ideal candidate should have at least 3+ years of experience working on a software development team and be passionate about shaping the skills and careers of the next generation of web developers.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with one or more co-instructors to guide students through a rigorous, transformational journey towards apprenticeship in software development.
- Become a better leader, and mentor as you learn from veteran instructors and our world-class instructional coaches.
- Inspire and support students as they identify their passions and drive their own continued learning beyond the curriculum.
- Adapt our global curriculum and use it to guide your teaching, building your own lesson plans as needed and contributing back your lessons learned over time.
- Facilitate a safe, supportive, and energetic community that welcomes the various needs and learning styles of your students.
Requirements
- At least 3+ years of experience working on a software development team
- Working experience in both front-end and back-end development
- Fluency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Experience with Rails MVC or Django or similar frameworks
- Knowledge of databases, security, and other foundational web development concepts
- Familiarity with API development in Node and front-end MV* frameworks (Backbone, Angular, Ember, React)
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to mentor and guide students in their learning journey
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- WDI/SEI Alumni a strong plus
Benefits
- Opportunity to teach and shape the skills, minds, and careers of web developers
- Working experience in both front-end and back-end development
- Fluent in HTML, CSS, Full-stack JavaScript, and at least one JS MV* framework
- Knowledge of SQL databases and NoSQL
- Experience with an additional object-oriented language (Ruby or Python preferred)
- Travel-related expenses covered for qualified candidates
- Remote positions available in approved operating countries (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore)
- Anticipated compensation range of $20,950- $24,174 GBP for the duration of the program