Lead Technical Interview Prep Instructor, Spring 2025

About the Role

Location: Remote, United States

Role Type: Part-Time

Duration: December 2024 - May 2025 (Training start and the Spring Academic Term)

Reports To: Program Manager

Compensation: $75-$100 per hour (Candidate hourly rate is dependent on experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range)

Lead instructors are responsible for providing in-class instruction and are the “face” of CodePath’s virtual classes taught to university students across the nation. Lead instructors plan for engaging lessons using CodePath curriculum and ensure the course is meeting program KPIs while integrating student feedback throughout the program. Instructors also might work with co-instructors and teaching assistants to coordinate in class activities and support.

We are looking specifically for instructors to lead our Technical Interview Prep (TIP) courses. These are 10-week virtual classes which cover the key concepts and strategies students need to know to ace technical interviews and land a full-time position or internship as a software engineer or related tech role.

To be successful in this role, you should be a dynamic, inspiring technical expert with a desire to create inclusive educational spaces and a passion for empowering students, particularly those who identify with underrepresented groups in tech. You should have some experience completing or facilitating technical interviews.

You will need to be free during December 2024 - May 2025 for class times and onboarding/training. Class times are to be determined.

Key Activities

• (Weekly) Lead teach online class sessions of approximately 300-450 college students
• (Weekly) Review course material and plan for lessons to be highly engaging and industry relevant, with CodePath provided curriculum
• (Weekly) Work with the Program Manager to oversee the course and work with other co- instructors as needed
• (Weekly) Participate in syncs with instructors and teaching assistants leading up to the start of the course, as an onboarding and to make sure instructors feel well prepared to run effective sessions during the program
• (Weekly) Use course feedback to implement course improvements and propose curriculum changes that ensure KPIs are met
• (As requested) Participate in check-ins with instructors during the course, optionally shadowing some of the other instructor’s sessions, to provide instructors feedback

Interview Plan

• Preliminary Phone Screen with the Recruiting Team
• Phone Screen with Instructional Program Manager
• Technical Task Assessment
• Teach Back Lesson Prep & Interview

Qualifications

• Computer science (or related field) degree, full stack bootcamp certification, or comparable experience working in/learning software development
• 3+ years of professional experience employed in a Software Engineering role
• Ability to work evenings and Saturday afternoons
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, and other core computer science concepts commonly covered in technical interviews (see our TIP 102 syllabus here, and our TIP 103 syllabus here for reference)
• Familiarity with technical interview processes
• Experience working through shifting priorities and learning, while maintaining organization and control
• A passion for training the next generation of developers and some experience teaching in an educational, volunteer or work setting, for online learning environments

• (Preferred)1+ years of instructional experience with a demonstrated track record of educational excellence

• This is a seasonal, part-time (up to 10 hour/week) position. Candidates will be paid a competitive hourly rate for part time training and program instruction. Our hourly band is $75 -$100 an hour. Candidate hourly rate is dependent on experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range.
  
  ***This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits or paid time-off.*