Principal Instructor - Full Stack Web Development

Summary

Join edX, a part of 2U Inc., as a Principal Instructor and play a pivotal role in the success of our boot camps. This part-time, fully remote position involves instructional coaching and support for new and existing instructors, curriculum consulting and partnership with the curriculum team, and representing boot camp programs internally. Responsibilities include using learning and development resources, providing constructive feedback, reviewing curriculum proposals, and attending program events. The role requires 5+ years of industry experience, an NPS score of 90+, an average of 4+ relevant KPIs, and experience teaching at least two cohorts. A compensation stipend of $1300/term is offered, with potential adjustments based on location and experience. This is a term-based role, typically lasting a calendar year.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in industry (or equivalent experience) (including bootcamp tenure)
• NPS 90+
• Average Relevant KPIs 4+
• Taught at least 2 cohorts as an Instructor for one of our bootcamps
• Strong promoter of boot camps and 2U

Responsibilities

• Instructional Coaching and Support. The main focus of this role will be in supporting new and improving instructors who could use additional support in their classroom practice
• Use Learning & Development resources, including The Teaching Rubric, to support excellent instruction
• Share personal experiences of learning and growth as an instructor
• Collaborate with other instructional support team members (RAMs and SSMs) to streamline and target improvement efforts
• Curriculum Consulting & Partnership. The Principal Instructor, as a proven instructional and subject matter expert, will play a key role in surfacing the critical opportunities for curriculum advancement directly to and with the curriculum team
• Provide feedback to the curriculum team in a constructive and collaborative way
• Review proposals from curriculum team for future edits and iterations
• Representing Boot Camps Programs - Internal. As Brand Ambassadors, Principal Instructors will be clear and active promoters of the boot camps within the instructional staff community and beyond
• Attend program Demo Days
• Facilitating admissions events, instructor learning opportunities, or instructional recognition events

Preferred Qualifications

• Build key skills in mentoring and fostering community with fellow instructors
• Have a greater voice with the curriculum team
• Support events and become one of the faces of the FSF program
• Grow and develop your leadership skills with the company

Benefits

• Compensation Stipend: The anticipated compensation for this role is $1300/term. 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
• Fully remote