[Remote] Part-Time Grader - DSU at Brave

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education, NonprofitIndustries

Requirements

Prior experience using Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets), Zoom, and LinkedIn is highly preferred
Comfortability learning to navigate new tools such as Canvas, Speedgrader, and, if applicable, different systems used by our higher education partners
A laptop or desktop computer to participate in training sessions, attend Learning Labs, and grade all assignments
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience teaching or serving as a Teaching Assistant or similar role
Prior experience coaching students or adults
Professional work experience
Proficiency in a second language is a plus
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
Exemplification of Braven’s core values

Responsibilities

Grade assignments for an assigned group of students using rubrics and provide meaningful feedback
Support students who are flagged because of their grade, engagement, and/or other personal issues
Communicate to the Braven team, group facilitators (Leadership Coaches, or LCs), and students about students’ mastery, engagement, and upcoming deadlines
Attend one virtual class (Learning Labs) night per week (Tuesday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET or Wednesday 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM ET) to build relationships with students, provide support and answer questions about upcoming assignments, observe cohorts, and potentially substitute for absent group facilitators/LCs
Attend weekly Grader meetings and check-in 1:1 with the Grader Manager
Hold one hour of virtual office hours per week
Support students who come with questions
Proactively reach out to students who need more support
Support students outside of office hours as needed
Deeply internalize Braven's instructional content such as modules, slide decks, assignments, and rubrics
Attend all live trainings and complete additional asynchronous trainings (one, 30-minute, asynchronous training per week during weeks 3 through 12 of the course)
Serve as a substitute Leadership Coach during Live Learning Labs when an LC is absent (generally on standby, stepping in as a last resort)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

gradingrubric assessmentstudent feedbackacademic supportvirtual communicationstudent engagement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for the Part-Time Grader position?

The hourly rate is $15-$21.67 per hour, depending on state.

Is this Part-Time Grader role remote?

Yes, the role is fully remote from one of Braven's current operating states: GA, IL, DE, NY, NJ, DC.

What are the main responsibilities of a Grader?

Graders grade assignments using rubrics and provide feedback, support flagged students, communicate about student progress, attend virtual classes and meetings, hold office hours, and complete trainings.

How many hours per week is the Part-Time Grader role?

The role requires 10 hours per week, though hours may vary during heavier grading periods.

What experience or skills make a strong candidate for this Grader role?

Strong candidates should be detail-oriented with grading or teaching experience, skilled in providing constructive feedback, able to build student relationships virtually, and committed to consistent attendance at classes, meetings, and trainings.

Brave

Privacy-focused browser and search engine

About Brave

Brave focuses on enhancing the web experience for users by providing a privacy-oriented browser and search engine. The Brave Browser blocks third-party ads and trackers by default, allowing for fast and private browsing. Brave Search serves as a private search engine, offering users a secure way to find information online. The company also features Brave Ads, which delivers advertising without the use of cookies, enabling advertisers to connect with audiences that are typically hard to reach. Users of Brave can earn cryptocurrency rewards for their attention to ads, while content creators can benefit from new revenue opportunities. Unlike other browsers and search engines, Brave prioritizes user privacy and offers a unique model that benefits both users and advertisers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$36MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Highly competitive salaries & benefits

Generous home-office stipends

Fully remote team

Flat org structure

Opportunity to get in early at a hyper-growth company, and revolutionize the web

Risks

Competition from other privacy-focused browsers like DuckDuckGo and Firefox is intensifying.

Dependence on Solana for BAT rewards poses risks due to network outages.

AI features may raise data privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Brave offers a privacy-focused browser and search engine, blocking third-party ads by default.

Users earn cryptocurrency rewards through Brave's unique digital ads platform.

Brave integrates AI features like Leo AI and CodeLLM for enhanced user experience.

Upsides

Growing demand for privacy-focused products boosts Brave's user base and market position.

Rising interest in cryptocurrency aligns with Brave's BAT rewards system.

Increased adoption of alternative search engines benefits Brave Search's growth.

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