Zip Code Wilmington is looking for a new Senior Technical Instructor to join its incredibly talented instructional team which trains entry-level adult students in Java object-oriented programming and data engineering and analytics courses. The ideal candidate is a skilled software developer with decades of industry experiences, considerable time teaching or training, and clearly demonstrates a passion for service to the community. This role is hybrid in that you will be expected to be on-site several days each week when cohorts are in session. Come join a diverse, dynamic and professional team that is making a direct impact on its students and the Delaware region each day!

About Us.
The mission of Zip Code Wilmington is to support the economic development of the greater Wilmington Region by providing accessible and affordable software programming training to high-potential individuals who have the raw talent necessary to become entry level software developers and data engineers.

Founded in 2015 by Benjamin DuPont (Chairman), Jim Stewart, and Porter Schutt, Zip Code Wilmington has grown to become one of the few nationally recognized, award winning nonprofit software developer training programs in the country. Located in the heart of the City of Wilmington in the Nemours Building, Zip Code Wilmington now has over 650 graduates. Approximately 75% of its graduates who have been placed in entry level software jobs remain in Delaware working, buying homes and cars, paying taxes, and contributing to the growth and development of the local economy.

Purposely designed to be accessible to a broad talent base, Zip Code Wilmington’s training program has greatly supported communities which are underrepresented in tech. The average age of a Zipcoder is 30 years old. Its cohorts, on average, are 30-50% women, 25-30% African American/Latinx, and 25-35% low-income candidates (who are living 200% below the poverty line). Zip Code Wilmington currently offers two courses of study: Java Software Developer and Data Engineering & Analysis.

About You.
Our team is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and skilled developer who demonstrates the ability to motivate and interact with adult students in an engaging manner. You are at ease presenting technical topics to learners who may not have any previous awareness of technical subjects. You not only enjoy helping others reach their goals, you firmly believe that their success leads to your success. You work well in a closely knit team of tech and non-tech professionals who have different talents and skills which they all bring to bear to achieve a common goal. You have a growth mindset and continued desire to learn new skills and techniques, and you realize that you can benefit as a professional by learning these things from everyone around you.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Required Qualifications:

• Support and lead instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level careers as a Software Engineers/Developers or as Data Engineers
• Responsible for daily instruction, assessment and quiz administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, address student violations of Student Handbook and code of conduct with a fair and consistent manner communicating same to supervising instructor
• 15 years of experience with, and knowledge of, one or more of the following:
  • Full Stack Development using Core Java, Spring Boot, Python, HTML/CSS, Javascript, Kubernetes, as well as other languages, frameworks, technologies, and tools
  • Database management systems, SQL commands, functions, joins, subqueries, and other advanced SQL concepts
  • Object-oriented programming principles, algorithms, and data structures
  • Cloud development (AWS) and migration skills
  • Familiarity with LLMs, Generative AI and AI technology
• Ability to review and debug code
• Ability to respond with clarify via live digital conversations on digital platforms such as Zoom and Discord
• Public speaking before large groups (of students or otherwise)
• Maintain and update internal LMS with student grades, lab results, testing scores and progress notes
• Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and any other classroom materials
• Employment subject to passing a background check and degree verification (if applicable)
• Resides in Delaware or within a 100 mile radius of the Zip Code location

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years prior teaching or tutoring experience
• Interest in and knowledge of 3 to 5 non-Java programming languages
• Experiences with and knowledge of integrated development environments
• Ability to write content and curriculum related to instructional outcomes
• Experience with Angular 8 and ReactJS
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Required Professional Characteristics:

• Ability to break down complex engineering concepts and explain them in an engaging way
• Punctual and responsible
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility
• Energetic, creative, assertive (when needed)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Optimistic, results-oriented, and forward-looking catalyst for social change in the tech industry
• Excited to work cross-functionally and independently
• Tech savvy, intellectually curious, and fast learner
• Recognizes that today’s tech talent should be recruited from many sources of talent

Professional Credentials/Certifications:

• Please submit a list of all technical credentials and certifications including those which may be expired or have been terminated with your resume when applying, or be ready to do so during the interview process

Job Type:
Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to:
Executive Director and Director of Education for performance reviews and all other administrative requirements with daily reporting to Director of Education for instructional assignments and technical / professional development matters

Location:
Wilmington, Delaware

• Resides in Delaware or within a 100 mile radius of the Zip Code location
• Hybrid, or “local remote,” in that you will be expected to be on-site several days each week when cohorts are in session and remote on scheduled days that you are not on-site or the cohorts are not in session.

Travel:
Little to no travel is anticipated in this role (<5%).

*Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance bonuses (*Eligibility waiting periods may apply.)

Additional Details:

• Employment is subject to background investigation and demonstration of eligibility to work in the US; sponsorship is not available.
• We welcome diversity and highly encourage applications from people of color and people with convictions. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Learn more about us at our website: zipcodewilmington.com.

Nothing in this job description restricts the rights of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Zip Code Wilmington, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Zip Code Wilmington, Inc., an educational institution with its principal place of business in Wilmington, Delaware, does not discriminate in human relations practices, student admissions, vendor selection or in any other manner of operation on the basis of race, creed, national origin, gender or sexual orientation or other characteristic protected under federal, state law or local law.

If you’d like to join our team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to 

in**@zi***************.com











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