UX Design Instructor - Atlanta

America on Tech•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

America On Tech is seeking a UX Design Instructor to teach one cohort of 25–30 high-school juniors and seniors in the Spring 2026–2027 Tech Flex Leaders Program in Atlanta. Students meet once a week for 2.5 hours. The instructor will deliver AOT’s UX Design curriculum, support student learning and engagement, assess assignments and projects, and contribute to program reporting and coordination. The instructor is expected to review the curriculum weekly, prepare supplemental activities and examples, lead sessions, and collaborate with the program manager on remediation plans. The role also includes fostering an inclusive and welcoming classroom, collecting and assessing student work with AOT-developed rubrics, providing written and verbal feedback, and sharing summary data on program metrics. The instructor must attend specified virtual onboarding and team-alignment meetings in January 2027, and be available Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time from January 20 through May 5, 2027, plus an additional two hours per week for preparation, assessment, student office hours, and curriculum feedback. In-person sessions in Atlanta are required on January 20, March 31, and May 5, 2027. Attendance at the May 11 graduation is optional. There is no program during the week of April 5, 2027; instructors are not expected to attend the tentative student professional-development session during the week of March 8, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or at least 2–3 years of equivalent experience.
Expertise and experience in UX Design.
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 with Google Suite, especially Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Classroom.
Reliable laptop or desktop with webcam, working audio, and internet speeds that exceed the minimum requirements for hosting a Zoom meeting.
Availability for virtual instructor onboarding on January 6, 2027, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time; virtual curriculum overview onboarding on January 7, 2027, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time; and a team alignment meeting on January 8, 2027, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Availability Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time from January 20 through May 5, 2027, plus an additional two hours per week for preparation, assessment, student office hours, and curriculum feedback.
Availability for in-person sessions in Atlanta on January 20, March 31, and May 5, 2027.
Must undergo a background check because the role involves interaction with minors.

Nice To Haves

Optional attendance at TFL Graduation on May 11, 2027, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time.

Responsibilities

Review AOT’s curriculum weekly to maintain command of the material.
Prepare supplemental activities and examples to make the content engaging and accessible.
Lead all content sessions and prioritize student engagement.
Collaborate with the program manager to develop remediation plans that support student mastery.
Create an inclusive classroom atmosphere where students feel valued and supported.
Ensure students submit all program assignments and projects.
Assess student assignments and projects 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 foster a positive, welcoming classroom environment for participants and partners.
Attend daily check-in meetings with the program manager and peer mentor before the day’s session.
Attend Program Team meetings to discuss program impact and troubleshoot challenges as needed.
Complete additional duties as assigned.