Coding Instructor Remote Memphis, TN

Coding Instructor - (Remote) Memphis, TN
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Lead Instructor

Persevere is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering justice‑involved individuals through innovative workforce development and career preparation support services that give real access to quality employment in the technology industry. Specifically, Persevere provides technology training, career readiness instruction and support, wraparound case management, individualized job‑based mentoring, and job placement services for justice‑impacted individuals and people who are at risk for justice‑involvement.

Founded by and for people with lived experience with criminal justice, corrections, and poverty, Persevere understands the needs of the justice‑impacted population as few organizations can, and our work embodies our commitment to reducing racial inequalities throughout all aspects of society and eliminating disproportionate minority contact and disproportionate minority confinement within the criminal justice system. As we have grown and expanded, we have focused on developing and executing strategies that continue to expand our mission of reducing racial disparities and inequalities, both as part of our work, and as well, our organization's practices regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The Coding Instructor works remotely, delivering the Persevere Coding Curriculum to students inside the prison classroom s is a full‑time salaried position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k and an generous paid time off package. This position requires the ability to pass a reference check, background check and drug screen. Occasional travel is required up to 25%.

Provide in‑class instruction of assigned curriculum according to the syllabus

Complete certification on assigned technologies before teaching them, remaining at least 300 hours ahead of your students

Ensure a functional, fresh, welcoming learning environment

Complete weekly lesson plans per the syllabus and submit to the Lead Instructor by the weekly deadline

Proactively assist in the development of each students understanding and abilities

Direct collaboration and instruction between students

Report student data back to Persevere

Conduct or assist with town halls to promote enrollment

Take attendance as needed

Complete and submit the Out of Count form as needed per client requirement

Coordinate work with the Instructor Assistant if one is assigned

Attend company meetings

Complete corporate training on a timely basis

Assist with the creation of and follow critical Standard Operating Procedures and Workflows

Participate in cross training staff as requested

Other duties as assigned

Certified completion of the Persevere Coding Curriculum or similar

Previous instructional experience highly desirable

Reliable transportation to and from the work site

• Ability to work while intermittently sitting and standing for extended periods
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

Ability to operate and troubleshoot the classroom technology provided

Ability to connect to co‑workers virtually during non‑instructional work time

Ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse group of students

Previous experience assisting people with mental health disabilities desirable

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

The following languages, frameworks, databases, and libraries are

Preferred: No

SQL, jQuery, Bootstrap, Sass, Regular Expressions or Reg Ex, Chai, Helmet, Pug, D3.js, passport, and Ajax.js

We highly value

Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner

Must be self‑starting, hardworking and inquisitive

Leadership through innovation in everything you do

Passion for what you do and being self‑critical to improve