ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Title: Java Developer Instructor
Location: Remote
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are currently seeking a Java Developer Lead Instructor to join our organization. This person will join our Remote Technical Training organization. They will be responsible for the following:
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in Java Development. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and moreProvide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculumWork closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings. Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification, scores, and progress notes. Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and any other classroom materials. Fill in for other instructors in other classes when necessary with little to no notice. Assist in curriculum development Assist lead instructor and substitute instructor when necessaryBe available to tutor learners in both one on one and group virtual settings
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:
Required:
At least 1 year of teaching experienceAt least 1 year of IT Work experienceKnowledge of database-management systems, SQL commands, functions, joins, subqueries, CRUD tables. Knowledge of object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structure etc. Knowledge of Full Stack Development stack with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Core Java, OOP, JDBC, ORM, Java EE, Spring data JPA, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Boot, Servlets, JSP, Thymeleaf etc. Ability to leverage bulitin debugging tools Familiarity with DevOps, experience with CI/CD, Github, Jenkins etc. Ability to respond with clarity to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom. Strong communication skillsQualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs
Preferred:
Knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and associated concepts such as XML Schemas, WS specifications, SOAP, Messaging, etc. The ability to write content and curriculum related to instructional outcomes is a plusExperience with Angular 8 or above and ReactJS
Personal Characteristics
You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission You are quality-driven, results-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social changeYou have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independentlyYou are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skillsYou are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly You exhibit exceptional attentiveness to detail and time managementYou stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources
For this role specifically, we are targeting a range between $65,000/year and $75,000/year, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!
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We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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