edX is hiring a
Full Stack Web Development Instructor in South Africa

Summary

edX, a subsidiary of 2U Inc., hires remote, part-time Web Development instructors to lead online classes for Sydney or Monash University students in Australia. Instructors are expected to deliver lectures using provided lesson plans, build community, translate complex subject matter, and provide support and encouragement to students. A Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience in Web Development are required, along with proficiency in various technologies and databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Web Development
• Completion of background check with satisfactory results, determined at edX’s discretion
• Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access

Responsibilities

• Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning
• Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience
• Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels
• Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience
• Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students
• Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics
• Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner
• Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture

Preferred Qualifications

• One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended
• UPS device is required

Benefits

• Maintain your current career while teaching
• 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