MERN Coding Instructor
Who is Persevere?
Are you passionate about helping people in need? We provide a community of care to those who are involved in the correctional/rehabilitative life cycle. We are Persevere, a national non-profit organization and an affiliate of Vant4ge, providing a coding education program that not only teaches inmates and parolees how to code, but also provides job search and job placement services, instruction in the soft skills necessary for the work environment, life skills education, mentoring support and entrepreneurial training for their own businesses and marketing their coding services to companies nationwide.
Job Overview
The Coding Instructor works inside the prison system teaching Persevere students the Persevere Coding Curriculum. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. This position requires the ability to pass our client’s background check and drug screen. Additionally, some clients may prohibit facial piercings, hair of non-natural color, tattoos that can be seen or similar personal enhancements.
Job Responsibilities
Provide in-class instruction on a full-time basis
Teach the Persevere Coding Curriculum (PCC) according to the syllabus
Take attendance
Complete and submit the Out of Count form per client requirement
Complete certification on PCC technologies before teaching them, remaining at least 300 hours ahead of your students
Complete weekly lesson plans per the syllabus and submit to the Lead Instructor by the weekly deadline
Record student progress
Report student data back to Persevere
Be available for company meetings
Proactively assist in the development of each students understanding and abilities
Direct collaboration and instruction between students
Ensure a functional, fresh, welcoming learning environment
Coordinate work with the Assistant Instructor
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Certified completion of the Persevere Coding Curriculum or similar
Previous instructional experience highly desirable
Reliable transportation to and from the work site
Ability to work while intermittently sitting and standing for extended periods
The ability to operate and troubleshoot the classroom technology provided
The ability to connect to co-workers virtually during non-instructional work time
Ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse group of students
Previous experience assisting people with mental health disabilities desirable
Professional verbal and written communications skills
Strong organizational skills
The following languages, frameworks, databases, and libraries are
Required: JavaScript, ES6, Node.js, HTML, CSS, React, Express, Mongo DB, Mongoose
Preferred: NoSQL, jQuery, Bootstrap, Sass, Regular Expressions or RegEx, Chai, Helmet, Pug, D3.js, passport, and Ajax.js
We highly value
Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner
Must be self-starting, hardworking and inquisitive
Leadership through innovation in everything you do
Passion for what you do and being self-critical to improve
Relentless commitment to win
Personal and corporate integrity