Software Engineering Teaching Assistant

Title:  Software Engineering Teaching Assistant
Department: SEO Tech Developer
Compensation: $50 hourly
FLSA:  Non- Exempt
Location: Remote

HOURS & COMPENSATION

• 7 weeks during summer months (June 12th – August 2nd ) with potential for extension
• 35 hours per week
• $50.00 per hour

ABOUT SEO  

For more than 60 years, SEO has created a more equitable society by closing the educational and career opportunity gap for ambitious Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American young people. All are welcome to apply to our programs.   

SEO Tech Developer

SEO Tech Developer was founded as a virtual intensive, free immersion program to propel first-year and sophomore computer science and software engineering college students to the next level – including a PAID six-week summer residency. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

We are looking for a Software Engineering Teaching Assistant to support the teaching of the newly launched SEO Tech Developer program. This role will work with the lead instructor to implement the curriculum provided on our interactive learning platform, ensuring students are prepared to launch successful careers in the tech industry. They will also collaborate with other program stakeholders to continuously assess and address program effectiveness. 

We are looking for an individual who will bring enthusiasm for learning and the ability to motivate underrepresented individuals to grow their software engineering skills.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of distributed stakeholders
• Proficiency in the languages in our tech stack below
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience as a software developer or similar industry role
• Experience working on a technical instruction team
  
  

TECH STACK

• Required:
  • Strong Python skills
  • Comfort working with various APIs and libraries
    
    
• Preferred:
  • Basic command line/bash
  • Basic version control (Git/Github)
  • Basic familiarity of web technologies (HTML/CSS)
  • Basic familiarity with data manipulation/analysis
  • Basic understanding of the social impacts of technology
    
    

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS   

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

EEOC Policy
At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.