The Job:

2U is seeking a Web Development professional who has a passion for making a difference. Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Web Development positions. Teaching Assistants will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.

This is a fully remote, part-time position.

Why teach with us?

Teaching Assistants help instructors to lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students. You don’t have to have a ton of experience with teaching! You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed.

What You Will Do:

Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students

Explain complex topics to individuals with both a technical and non-technical background

Ensure you are bringing the learning experience to life, building community and enhancing relevance through drawing on your own industry experience

Infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the students’ learning progression

Assist the instructor with class time management

Observe the class during code activities and projects to assist students (via Zoom)

Research and answer student questions

Grade homework and group project assignments when applicable

Skills & Requirements:

At least 6 months of experience of web development experience (or equivalent)

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required

Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access

One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended

Familiarity with the following:

Browser-Based Technologies – HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Responsive Design, Bootstrap, Handlebars,and Reactjs

Server-Side Development – User Authentication, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs),and MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Reactjs, Nodejs)

Databases – MySQL and MongoDB

Logistics:

24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)

M/T/TH OR M/W/TH schedule

Classes: 5:45 – 10pm (includes office hours and break)

Classes are taught live online

Perks:

Maintain your current career while teaching

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Access to Wellness and Educational Resources

20% Discount on 2U Short Courses

Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others

Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff

Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

Hourly salary only: In Colorado, the anticipated hourly salary for this role is $20/hr. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.

$65,000 — $110,000/year