About the position
edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100. Are you an experienced UX/UI designer who is passionate about education and making an impact? Do you love empowering others to find life-changing opportunities? Then one or of these positions may be for you! We believe learning a new skill, like UX/UI, should be exciting and engaging — and that starts with the instructional staff. You'll notice that prior teaching experience isn't a prerequisite to being a TA. If you bring knowledge, strong communication, and a positive energy to the classroom, you're going to help students along their transformative path to a successful and rewarding career. We'll provide the training, lesson plans, and tools to support you on your journey of impacting lives in the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Assist Instructors in facilitating lessons during class hours.
- Provide support to students during project group work sessions.
- Meet 1:1 with students in Zoom to provide support as a Tutor.
- Support students via Slack on a structured schedule as a Learning Assistant.
- Provide detailed, clear feedback and grades on assignments as a Grader.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience related to the program you wish to interview for.
- Familiarity with most or all of the program technologies listed for your program of choice.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Stable internet connection required.
- Flexibility in schedule.
Benefits
- Hone your own skills by teaching and mentoring others.
- Gain access to thousands of tech professionals around the globe that make up our instructional staff network.
- Hourly salary only: In Colorado, the anticipated hourly salary for this role is $20/hr.
