Software Engineering Instructor (Continuous

About Per Scholas

Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By partnering with employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we forge inclusive tech talent pipelines to meet the growing demand for skilled talent.

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Software Engineering Instructor

Manager Director

Columbus, OH

Per Scholas is seeking a Technical Instructor to deliver high‑end technical training to underemployed and unemployed community residents for the purpose of higher economic development and improvement of quality of life. The Technical Instructor must be self‑directed, self‑motivated, and comfortable making intermediate‑level decisions to adapt processes and curriculum delivery based on current conditions. The instructor works in collaboration with peers, learner support staff, and the Managing Director to change policies, procedures, and strategic planning.

• Deliver technology skills training and assessments to prepare students for entry‑level to mid‑level careers in software development, including daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one‑on‑one tutoring, evaluation, and monitoring of student progress.
• Be adept at learning new software tools, languages, and technologies as needed.
• Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, and establish individualized plans for student achievement.
• Tutor students as needed.
• Work with Career Advance team to ensure alumni are completing additional requirements.
• Maintain Salesforce database with student scores and attendance.
• Work with Career Advancement team to ensure volunteers from the business community interact with students as classroom speakers, mentors, and small group coaches.
• Work with Career Advancement team to recommend students for particular employment opportunities.
• Monitor student compliance with attendance and other program policies and address violations with students consistently. Work with the Manager, Career Advancement to ensure documents such as probationary and termination letters are prepared and delivered.
• Connect students with the resources necessary to overcome individual barriers to success in school.
• Create, submit, and maintain training curricula for approval and school files.
• Work closely with the Program Design team to create student content for the PS Academy.
• Commit a few hours per week to preparing lessons and materials, leveraging existing PS curriculum content.
• Work closely with co‑instructors or teaching assistants to provide students with meaningful and prompt feedback on their progress.

Professional Requirements

• You have at least 2+ years of experience working on a software development team.
• You have working experience in both front‑end and back‑end development, and are fluent in:
  • HTML5 and CSS3
  • Full‑stack JavaScript (strong JavaScript highly preferred)
  • At least one JS MV
    * framework (Angular, Backbone, or React preferred)
  • SQL databases (we generally use PostgreSQL)
  • No
    
    SQL (we generally cover MongoDB)
  • Express/Node.j
• A Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development, and lesson planning.
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made.
• Qualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs.

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast‑paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are data‑driven, result‑oriented, and a forward‑looking catalyst for social change.
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross‑functionally with other departments and independently.
• You are an effective communicator with strong oral and…