Remote Director of Engineering Education

Summary

Join CodePath, a national non-profit reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. As Director of Engineering Education, you will shape CodePath's educational strategy, setting the gold standard for instructional excellence in computer science education.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in teaching computer science or related technical topics at the post-secondary level
• 4+ years of experience working as a software engineer with demonstrated performance contributing to large projects
• Proven ability to design, test, and implement innovative instructional strategies that enhance student technical readiness, engagement, and mastery
• Experience conducting instructional experiments and using data-driven insights to refine teaching methods and scale effective practices across large student populations
• Strong understanding of the software engineering industry, including current trends, tools, and industry-standard practices
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, working with curriculum developers, platform engineers, and instructional teams to achieve cohesive, high-quality learning experiences
• Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex technical and instructional concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, navigating ambiguity while driving innovation in educational models and instructional methods
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of balancing multiple priorities and delivering results on time
• Ability to influence and lead across departments, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Set the gold standard for instructional excellence in computer science education by actively teaching 2-3 classes per year
• Design and conduct 2-3 innovative instructional experiments per semester aimed at improving student outcomes, technical skills, and engagement
• Analyze results, present findings to senior leadership, and implement successful methods into CodePath’s instructional framework
• Ensure that all instructional content and methods are aligned with the evolving needs of the tech industry
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure courses adequately prepare students for technical interviews, industry challenges, and career success
• Establish systems to track the effectiveness of instructional experiments and teaching strategies using data analytics
• Use insights to iterate on instructional approaches, continuously enhancing student learning outcomes and satisfaction with the learning process
• Leverage your engineering experience to shape and influence the various components of our learning model, from curriculum to classroom experience and community
• Develop scalable instructional models that maintain quality and rigor as the program grows

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid at 90% for FT positions and their dependents
• Flexible vacation and sick time policy with 12 company paid holidays plus a week long 'winter break' office closure from Christmas to New Years
• Flexible workplace and work schedule
• CodePath provides a laptop, monitor, and ergonomic office setup
• Annual professional development stipend
• Ability to voluntarily contribute pre and post-tax earnings to our 401k plan
• Employer Provided Short Term Disability and 10 weeks paid leave to support our employees in growing their family