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Operation Spark

Expert-level software engineer, especially in JavaScript

CompanyOperation Spark
Websiteoperationspark.org
RoleExpert-level software engineer, especially in JavaScript
Typefull-time
Role taxonomySoftware Engineering
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationNew Orleans, La, US
Salary
Apply viaApplication linkhttps://worknola.com/operation-spark/instructor
Hiring notes
TechJavaScriptNode.js
Parsed locationsNew Orleans, La, US
RegionsUS
Posted bymaxgaudin
PostedMay 2, 2016
SourceView on Hacker News ↗

Original posting

Operation Spark (https://operationspark.org) | Full-Time | Onsite (New Orleans, La, US) Position: Instructor Operation Spark a non-profit code school on a mission to help people get great jobs in software development. Through immersive programming bootcamps, we train people who lack well-paying job skills to enter into the high wage, high demand tech industry. The Instructor works closely with a classroom of students across the length of the program, and is charged with both with the students' educational outcomes as well as the strength of the classroom community. When a student gets a job after the program, the instructor is the person they thank with the deepest emotion. Duties * Facilitate Lecture Q&A Sessions * Individual instruction and tutoring * Facilitate mock interviews * Grading of self-assessments * Review student progress across several indicators Qualifications * Deeply passionate about our mission * Expert-level software engineer, especially in JavaScript * Ability to model student progress and remove educational roadblocks * Empathy and charisma * Experience with Backbone, Angular, and/or Node Job perks * Competitive salary * Great benefits * Awesome, open-office location in downtown New Orleans https://worknola.com/operation-spark/instructor