LaunchCode:

Kansas City Data Analysis Instructor

LaunchCode

LaunchCode is a non-profit solving the tech talent gap and paving new pathways to economic opportunity through education, apprenticeships, and job placement in technology. We're seeking a hyper-motivated Lead Instructor to lead our Women+ Data Analysis class.

Are you passionate about sharing your coding skills with others? Have programming chops and communication skills? Does the thought of preparing people for employment sing to your soul? Then you, my friend, should contract with us.

LaunchCode's Women+

Women+ is designed to engage and educate people of marginalized gender and non-binary people in the technology community. Participants pursue one of our learning tracks to gain the technical skills that will prepare them for apprenticeships in the tech industry. Women+ offers an industry-aligned curriculum developed and led by mentors who are professionals in the field to help launch careers in technology.

Lead Instructor Responsibilities

As Lead Instructor, your responsibility is to broadly ensure the overall success of the class alongside your team of Teaching Assistants (TAs). You will plan and deliver lectures, provide insight to TAs, and have final say in coordination with LaunchCode's Candidate Engagement Manager on what happens during each class session. You will also be the primary liaison with LaunchCode staff, communicating feedback and any changes you plan to make.

Qualifications

• Ability to empathize and work with learners from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in topics covered (See our syllabus here.)
• Willingness to learn in-depth the topics they are less familiar with
• General alignment with LaunchCode's educational philosophy
• Ability to lead and coach Teaching Assistants

The work is fast-paced and multi-faceted. It's also super fun. A pretty sweet deal, if you ask us.

You're perfect for this role if you

• Have substantial work experience as a developer and/or experience teaching at the college level
• Have experience teaching (formal or informal; e.g. hands-on mentoring of a junior developer might fall into this category)
• Have experience managing a team
• Possess a passion for technology/programming/problem solving
• Are engaged in the local tech scene

Position Type

Contract

Class meets once weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 8:30 pm CT. Class starts January 4th, 2023, and is estimated to run through June 14th, 2023. The Lead Instructor may be required to attend training sessions prior to class start. Class is planned to currently meet in person at Rockhurst University. Due to class being in person, we are not accepting applications from outside of our hub locations. Please note that all course staff would still be expected to be available at the class times listed above.

The instructor can expect to work up to 6 hours per week.

Lead Instructor for this track is paid a total of $7,500. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role.

To Apply

Apply online by filling out the form above. No phone calls, please; we're busy kicking butt and taking names (and tech jobs). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We highly recommend applying as early as possible for the best chance of moving forward.

We Heart Diversity

LaunchCode supports and fosters leadership from underrepresented communities. We strongly encourage folks from immigrant communities and communities of color, as well as those who identify as women, LGBTQ, or under-resourced to apply. LaunchCode is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Program and employment policies of LaunchCode are nondiscriminatory in regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.