Data Engineering Instructor

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility 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  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, 30,000+ 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.

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Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states
: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia

SCHEDULE: In-person

DURATION: Contract, 4 months (16 weeks+)

REPORTS TO: Director, Technical Instruction

COMPENSATION: 60$/hour

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking a Data Engineering instructor to become a member of our Remote Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients and learners high expectations.

• Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in Data Engineering. 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 more.
• Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum.
• Work 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 other classroom materials.

Instructional Skill Sets

• 1-3 years of teaching or training experience
• Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment.

Required Skill Sets

• Proficiency in Unix/Linux command line navigation and basic shell scripting
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases, SQL programming, and database design principles.
• Experience building and deploying production data processing pipelines
• Excellent Python and SQL development, debugging, and data modeling skills
• Experience with data analysis and visualization using Python packages (i.e., Num Py, Pandas, Matplotlib, Pyplot, etc.)
• Experience setting up new data sources and migrating data, as well as establishing or fine-tuning ETL/ELT processes using industry-recognized technologies
• Experience with Data Warehousing, Data Mart, and Big Data platforms and technologies
• Experience with Apache Spark and Spark SQL
• Experience with Docker
• Demonstrable proficiency with enterprise Business Intelligence tools (i.e., Power BI or Tableau)
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform like Zoom
• Experience with version control systems (i.e., Git)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes (i.e. Jenkins).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, applicable certifications, and coursework to stay current with rapidly evolving technology trends and advancements
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Git Hub Copilot, ChatGPT) for code generation, debugging, and explaining complex technical concepts.
• Ability to integrate AI-driven workflows into technical troubleshooting and the execution of practice exercises.

Preferred Skill Sets

• Experience with Hadoop and similar frameworks
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience AWS cloud technologies (AWS Redshift, Athena, Quick Sight, MSK, etc.) for Data Analytics
• Experience with the Coursera platform

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical/industry experience)
• Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills…