Data Engineering Technical Instructor

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

POSITION TITLE: Data Engineering Instructor
LOCATION: Tampa, Florida
DURATION: Contract (3-6 months)
REPORTS TO: Director, Technical Instruction
Compensation: 65$/hour

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Per Scholas is seeking a Data Engineering instructor to join our Remote Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients' and learners' high expectations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in Data Analytics. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and more.
Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum.
Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US
Instructional Skill Sets

1-3 years of teaching or training experience
Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey the highly technical subject matter
Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment
Strong communication skills

Required Skill Sets

Proficiency in Unix/Linux command line navigation and basic shell scripting
In-depth knowledge of relational databases, SQL programming, and database design principles.
Experience building and deploying production data processing pipelines
Excellent Python and SQL development, debugging, and data modeling skills
Experience with data analysis and visualization using Python packages (i.e., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Pyplot, etc.)
Experience setting up new data sources and migrating data, as well as establishing or fine-tuning ETL/ELT processes using industry-recognized technologies
Experience with Data Warehousing, Data Mart, and Big Data platforms and technologies
Experience with Apache Spark and Spark SQL
Experience with Docker
Demonstrable proficiency with enterprise Business Intelligence tools (i.e., Power BI or Tableau)
Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform like Zoom
Experience with version control systems (i.e., Git)
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes (i.e. Jenkins).
Strong communication skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development, applicable certifications, and coursework to stay current with rapidly evolving technology trends and advancements

Preferred Skill Sets

Experience with Hadoop and similar frameworks
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience AWS cloud technologies (AWS Redshift, Athena, QuickSight, MSK, etc.) for Data Analytics
Experience with the Coursera platform

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical/industry experience).
Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities.
Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
Solid understanding of business needs.
Strong evaluation and data management skills.
Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what's needed) and a passion for technology is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
You are a life-long learner.
You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly.
You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational management skills.
You have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You are a motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds.
You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
PII Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy