<p>LaunchCode Instructional Assistants are important and valuable members of a program's Course Staff. Education Operations Managers and Instructors rely on Instructional Assistants to reinforce the subject knowledge taught in the lecture, teach the application of concepts and skills, and foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Instructional Assistants take an active role in ensuring Learners have high-quality educational and community experiences throughout the course, enabling engagement and retention.</p> <p>At LaunchCode, Senior Instructional Assistants act as a second-in-command to our Lead Instructor for our part-time evening courses. The Sr. Instructional Assistant guides a group of Learners as their principal education and support point of contact throughout the LaunchCode program, while simultaneously being able to define and refine their professional development goals.</p> <p>The Senior Instructional Assistant leadership experience provides the opportunity to grow, not just your technical skills, but also public speaking, presentation, people management, and group facilitation skills.</p> <p>Position Details:</p> <ul> <li> <p>This is a temporary part-time non-exempt role working approximately 8 - 10 hours per week</p> </li><li> <p>Start Date: July 7, 2025</p> </li><li> <p>Estimated End Date: April 13, 2026</p> </li><li> <p>Pay rate is $35/hour</p> </li><li> <p>Instructional Assistants report to the designated program's LaunchCode Program Manager.</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Lead Classroom Workshop (20%)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Answer questions and conduct mini discussions as needed</p> </li><li> <p>Direct workshop</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Ask the Learners questions to assess and confirm understanding of the material and assignment</p> <ul> <li> <p>Supplement specific assignments with paired activities as needed</p> </li><li> <p>Empower interdependency and proactivity</p> </li><li> <p>Encourage participation; ask and answer questions</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and implement large and small group learning activities</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Empower independent and interdependent learning</p> <ul> <li>Reinforce the Flipped Classroom Model </li></ul> <p>Oversee and Guide Learners (40%)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead classes and conduct regularly scheduled office hours</p> </li><li> <p>Support and encourage Learners; facilitate and encourage material understanding through</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Study partner/groups</p> <ul> <li> <p>Workshop Review</p> </li><li> <p>Learner Interdependency</p> </li><li> <p>Brief review of material or concepts and assistance with</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Technical issues</p> <ul> <li> <p>Academic and social resources</p> </li><li> <p>Check on each Learner regularly by:</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Answering individual questions</p> <ul> <li> <p>Helping an individual through coding problems</p> </li><li> <p>Assessing quizzes, exercises, and studio submissions</p> </li><li> <p>Identifying performance problems and work with them to create pathways for improvement</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor Slack Community - flag posts or comments that may violate any aspect of the Code of Conduct, answer questions, and assist Learners in a prompt and timely manner</p> </li><li> <p>Meet with Education Operations Managers and other Instructional Assistants to discuss wins, areas for improvement, and to ideate learner success strategies</p> </li></ul> <p>Classroom Preparation (30%)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Review course content for the upcoming class</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Review and refine understanding of key concepts covered in each class</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assess and prepare alternate ways to explain and demonstrate the concepts taught in course materials</p> </li><li> <p>Anticipate questions - not only how but why</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare open-ended questions for Learners that confirm understanding</p> </li><li> <p>Review workshops assignments</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Collaborate with Lead Instructor to determine and execute workshop plan for each class</p> <ul> <li> <p>Confer with other TAs, Program Manager, and/or Lead Instructor with questions or concerns</p> </li><li> <p>Test access to all necessary materials + technology</p> </li><li> <p>Additional class planning (classroom tools, engagement, etc.)</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Grade assignments</p> <ul> <li> <p>Make sure documentation is up to date</p> </li><li> <p>Brainstorm ideas/concerns/questions with other Instructional Assistants</p> </li><li> <p>Brainstorm ideas/concerns/questions with the Lead Instructor</p> </li><li> <p>Plan, Anticipate, and Rehearse</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Public speaking and delivery</p> <ul> <li> <p>Time management</p> </li><li> <p>Q&A</p> </li></ul> <p>Administrative Duties (10%)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Documentation</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Keep documentation up to date as a continuous, ongoing process</p> <ul> <li> <p>Document all meaningful conversations and changes in the learner success tracker and other cohort documents.</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Revised deadline(s)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Resolved issue(s)</p> </li><li> <p>New concern(s)</p> </li><li> <p>Assignment grading</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Verify Learner work and enter grades</p> <ul> <li> <p>Verification of skills through walkthroughs</p> </li><li> <p>Give feedback for Graded Assignments and Quizzes</p> </li><li> <p>Regularly report to Instructor and LC staff on Learner progress and enrollment</p> </li><li> <p>Report any problematic behaviors (for both course staff and Learners) to the Education Operations Manager</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure personal and Learner adherence to LaunchCode Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and LaunchCode's Academic Honesty Policy</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Technical proficiency in the program subject matter area and the concepts/ technologies taught in the LaunchCode curriculum as demonstrated by 2+ years of professional experience in a technical role or 1.5+ years of professional experience in a technical role and graduation from a LaunchCode program.</p> </li><li> <p>1+ years of teaching, mentoring, training, or related teaching experience</p> </li><li> <p>Strong presentation and communication skills; comfortable leading class groups and providing one-on-one teaching assistance</p> </li><li> <p>Able to adequately prepare learners for a role in technology by providing coaching in the areas of technical interviews, behavioral interviews, and resume support</p> </li></ul> <p>If this describes you, you may be perfect for this role:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Proactive and engaged leader</p> </li><li> <p>Passion for helping others learn technical skills for entry-level tech careers</p> </li><li> <p>Prompt, dependable, and efficient with strong attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Works well independently</p> </li><li> <p>Excels in a fast-paced environment using real-time analysis and problem-solving skills</p> </li><li> <p>Detail and data-oriented</p> </li><li> <p>Perceptive and patient with the ability to recognize when people need help and guide them in problem-solving and resourcefulness</p> </li><li> <p>Business acumen with a casual and professional demeanor</p> </li></ul> <p>Technical Proficiencies:</p> <p>Software Development</p> <ul> <li> <p>Core, universal programming concepts in the JavaScript language with a focus on problem-solving</p> </li><li> <p>Fundamental front-end web programming concepts</p> </li><li> <p>Object-oriented programming in Java</p> </li><li> <p>Industry-grade web framework in Spring Boot</p> </li><li> <p>Professional skills, including business communication, business acumen, resume review and behavioral and technical interviewing</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of other back-end or full-stack web programming tools including</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>React</p> <ul> <li> <p>HTML</p> </li><li> <p>CSS</p> </li><li> <p>Thymeleaf</p> </li><li> <p>C# (for specific cohorts)</p> </li><li> <p>Professional experience preferred, but not required</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li> <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Full-Stack Web Developer</p> <ul> <li> <p>Front-End Web Developer</p> </li><li> <p>Back-End Web Developer</p> </li><li> <p>Java Developer</p> </li><li> <p>App Developer</p> </li><li> <p>Software Developer</p> </li></ul> <p>About LaunchCode:</p> <p>LaunchCode is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free tech education and job placement opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds. Our mission is to transform the tech industry by introducing diverse talent and reshaping employer hiring practices. We believe in the power of education to open doors and create opportunities in the tech field.</p>