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At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.
Skillsoft Codecademy, is an education technology company, on a mission to build inspiring careers in technology through, accessible, and interactive online coding education.
Our learners have gone on to start new jobs, launch new companies, and lead new lives thanks to their work with Codecademy, and our platform has transformed the way businesses develop and retain their teams.
This role is remote and offered on a contract basis for candidates located in the USA
Responsibilities
We are expanding our bootcamp offering globally, and seeking a high quality instructor to deliver live online classes to our learners. You will take live classes, contribute to curriculum development, and help develop an engaged community of learners. Your work will include:
- Curriculum Delivery: Conduct live online classes for a diverse group of learners, ensuring high-quality instruction and engagement
- Content Development: Develop and refine course materials, lesson plans, and projects, leveraging our extensive Codecademy library as a valuable resource
- Student Engagement: Foster an interactive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging student participation and engagement
- Assessment & Feedback: Evaluate student performance through assignments and projects, providing constructive feedback to facilitate learning
- Doubt Resolution: Assist students with technical challenges and address their queries both during and outside of class
Skills & Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of real world experience in technology companies, leading impactful projects and workstreams with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proficiency in full-stack technologies including, but not limited to:
- Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Back-end: Node.js, Express.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails
- Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase)
- DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
- Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion to share the real world knowledge you’ve gained
What makes you standout – (a) experience in blue chip tech companies (b) AI and LLM related expertise (c) extensive B2C teaching experience
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience in B2C teaching or training roles is desirable
- Advanced degrees and technical certifications
Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.
Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
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