edX

Principal Instructor - Full Stack Web Development

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education, Online Learning, E-LearningIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Salary: Not specified

edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Instructional Coaching and Support:
    • Coaching, developing, and collaborating with instructors.
    • Sharing expertise and recommendations for improvements.
    • Creating a world-class experience through brand ownership.
    • Using Learning & Development resources, including The Teaching Rubric, to support excellent instruction.
    • Sharing personal experiences of learning and growth as an instructor.
    • Collaborating with other instructional support team members (RAMs and SSMs) to streamline and target improvement efforts.
  • Curriculum Consulting & Partnership:
    • Providing feedback to the curriculum team in a constructive and collaborative way.
    • Reviewing proposals from curriculum team for future edits and iterations.
  • Representing Boot Camps Programs - Internal:
    • Attending program Demo Days.
    • Facilitating admissions events, instructor learning opportunities, or instructional recognition events.

Logistics

  • Hours: Maximum 10 hours per month (2-3 hours per week)
  • Work Arrangement: Fully remote

Company Information

edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.

Skills

Industry experience
Bootcamp instruction
Coaching
Curriculum review
Instructional support
Promotion and advocacy

edX

Online AI and machine learning bootcamps

About edX

edX offers upskilling and reskilling solutions with a focus on Machine Learning and AI MicroBootCamp™ utilizing Python, grounded in cognitive science and featuring diverse learning features and real-world application opportunities.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
Unlimited snacks and drinks
Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Coursera may dilute edX's market share.
Challenges in aligning courses with rapidly changing tech career demands.
Potential over-automation concerns from reliance on AI-driven insights.

Differentiation

EdX offers over 380 courses from 60 global universities and organizations.
Governed by MIT and Harvard, edX ensures high academic standards and credibility.
EdX's open-source platform fosters innovation in online and on-campus learning.

Upsides

Growing demand for micro-credentials aligns with edX's course offerings.
Partnerships with corporations like Verizon enhance workforce development opportunities.
5G technology expansion improves accessibility and quality of edX's online courses.

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