Python Job: Data Analytics & Visualization Teaching Assistant

Who we are

edX partners with the world's leading universities to help companies bridge the digital skills gap. We work with experienced instructors, innovative employers, and top institutions to power boot camps that prepare today's workers for tomorrow's jobs.

Job description

Are you an experienced data analyst who is passionate about education and making an impact? Do you love empowering others to find life-changing opportunities? Then this may be the position for you!

We believe learning a new skill, like data analytics, should be exciting and engaging — and that starts with the instructor. You'll notice that prior teaching experience isn't a prerequisite to being a teaching assistant. If you bring knowledge, strong communication, and a positive energy to the classroom, you're going to help students along their transformative path to a successful and rewarding career. We'll provide the training, lesson plans, and tools to support you on your journey of impacting lives in the classroom.

Skills & Requirements

• At least 6 months of data analytics experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required

Some familiarity with most or all of the following:

• Advanced Statistics with Data Analytics with Microsoft Excel and Python, Numpy, Pandas, and Matplotlib
• Databases like SQL and MongoDB
• Data Visualization using Javascript, D3, or Tableau
• Hadoop and Machine Learning

What You Will Do:

• Take attendance at the start of class
• Ensure the Instructor stays on pace with the lesson plan
• Assist students during activity and project work time
• Research and answer student questions
• Provide empathy, support, and encouragement while engaging students

Logistics:

• 24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)
• Class Schedule: M/T/TH
• Class Times: 6:00 - 10:15pm (includes office hours and break)

*** Classes are being taught online. ***

• Must have a laptop, camera, at least one additional monitor, microphone / headset, and reliable internet access.
• Experience with Zoom video conferencing preferred

Other Perks:

• Maintain your current career while teaching
• Hone your own skills by teaching and mentoring others
• Gain access to thousands of tech professionals around the globe that make up our instructional staff network
• Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

Hourly salary only: In Australia, the anticipated hourly salary for this role is $32 AUS/hr. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate's assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.

*You must apply in your FULL LEGAL NAME*
Your full legal name must be the EXACT name and spelling as listed on your government issued ID Card, birth certificate, name change order, adoption decree, naturalization or immigration documentation. Initials are not acceptable unless initials are part of your full legal name.