Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a versatile and technically strong Software Engineering Instructor to join our team in Monroe, NY. This individual will help students and/or learners strengthen their programming skills through hands-on instruction, mentoring, troubleshooting, and real-world development exercises.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded software developer who can work comfortably across multiple programming languages and frameworks and has the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear, approachable manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on programming instruction, tutoring, and technical mentorship.
- Teach and support learners across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and development environments.
- Develop practical exercises, examples, and learning materials focused on real-world software development.
- Help learners troubleshoot code, identify bugs, and understand best practices for debugging and testing.
- Support testing and regression testing to ensure applications function as expected.
- Introduce learners to cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
- Help learners understand and apply modern AI technologies, including AI frameworks, APIs, plugins, and integrations.
- Adapt instruction to different experience levels and learning styles.
- Stay current with emerging programming languages, development frameworks, AI technologies, and industry best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong programming background with versatility across common languages, including:
- Ruby / Ruby on Rails
- Python / Django
- JavaScript
- HTML / CSS
- Strong understanding of core programming concepts with the flexibility to work across different frameworks and technology stacks.
- Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based development environments.
- Familiarity with AI capabilities, including AI frameworks, APIs, plugins, and application integrations.
- Strong understanding of debugging, software testing, and regression testing.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to learners with varying levels of experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for helping others develop their technical abilities.
- Ability to work onsite in Monroe, NY, 5 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a programming instructor, trainer, tutor, mentor, teaching assistant, or technical lead.
- Experience developing educational programs, coding exercises, or technical training materials.
- Experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into applications.
- Familiarity with modern software development methodologies, Git, APIs, and CI/CD practices.