Job type full-time
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Organizational overview
Codepath.org is an early-stage nonprofit dedicated to offering an accelerated pathway into the technology industry for college students all across the us, with an emphasis on serving underserved, low-income, and first-generation studentsWe offer various courses and services to students both directly on-campuses at colleges and remotely using video classrooms with instructors and tasAll of these courses and services are provided to students entirely free of any cost, funded directly by the technology industry in order to invest in the next generation of talented software engineers.
Our vision is that every student in college, regardless of background or personal circumstances, should have the opportunity, skills, network, and pathways available to become a confident and successful software engineer in the tech industryCodepath.org develops and delivers a wide variety of programs and supports students over multiple years, reaching students in college starting before freshman year and then all the way through to post-graduation and entering full-time software roles.
Codepath.org provides curriculum and programs for college students all across the united states, often offered for-credit at campuses, including at many hbcus, hsis, women’s colleges, and state collegesCodepath.org is supported directly by the technology industry, including microsoft, facebook, walmart.org, and many more.
For more information, check out our website at codepath.org.
About the role
80% of minority computer science students will drop out before graduation, and we believe it’s a problem of inspiration, support, and accessWe have an opportunity to improve the college computer science experience for tens of thousands of students at over a hundred universitiesWe add on-campus industry courses and career support that make our students 3x more likely to succeed in techSpecifically, our programs start with inspiring students and then build towards required masteries providing proper support systems and pathways along the wayThe goal is to successfully create pathways for students into the industry with a high degree of preparedness and confidence.
We’re financially supported by great partners like facebook, microsoft, and many others that believe that we’re creating systemic change, and you would be a big part of that impact.
Students often tell us that our industry, project-based courses are their favorite cs experiencesProfessors love that we handle curriculum updates, grading, and student technical supportBest of all, our courses are free for students and universities.
Your role as a full-time technical curriculum developer will be to create and maintain project-based, industry relevant curriculum that inspires students and builds their confidence and mastery in software development.
What’s the job like?
As a technical curriculum and content developer, you will learn new technologies, interview industry experts, design new curriculum, and continuously improve existing curriculum based on student feedback.
The ideal curriculum is anchored in industry relevance and context, is well-paced, and foundational concepts are integrated into interesting and entertaining projectsCurriculum should be inclusive to varying levels of weekly time commitment, different programming backgrounds, and varied cultural experiences.
New course development will span 3-6 months, and existing courses will have upgrade sprints after each course retrospective.
Key activities
Learning and developing your domain knowledge across all of our offered courses.
Auditing our existing courses to identify opportunities for improvement.
Work on the development of new courses with our director of programs, curriculum manager, senior curriculum developer, instructional program managers, and domain expert contractors.
Updating and creating course content including syllabi, videos, labs, assignments, reading lists, guides and tutorials, and all other material that comprises our coursework.
Curriculum editing taking place on github using git, markdown, google slides, and a custom learning management systemEditing of our curriculum is quite a bit like creating technical documentation on github.
What codepath courses are currently offered to students?
The purpose of codepath courses are to inspire early cs/stem students with applied skills that they’ll actually use in industryFor more experienced cs students, the purpose of codepath courses are to build mastery of skills required to get a technical internship or full-time job, as well as succeed in their early career.
As such, codepath courses range in level from beginner to advanced, and are designed to prepare students for various technical careers or for the technical algorithm interviewCourses include:
Introduction to mobile product development (freshmen / sophomore)
Introduction to ios (sophomore / junior / senior)
Introduction to android (sophomore / junior / senior)
Introduction to cybersecurity (sophomore / junior / senior)
Interview prep (intro, intermediate, advanced)
Summer internship for tech excellence (sophomore)
Future courses would include: web development, data engineering, devops, as well as additional courses in an existing pathway.
We run most of our courses as full-length semester-long courses (blended between instruction/labs and online content) either running directly on campuses (pre-covid) across the us, and also via virtual classrooms with live instructors/tasWe serve thousands of students every year across various courses and auxiliary workshops offered entirely for free.
Our courses include a unique blended learning platform (built specifically for our courses), grading/feedback on submissions, responsive student technical support, live instruction from industry experts, and tas/mentors to support and guide student learningOur courses/programs fit into four impact categories: programs to inspire students early on in their college journey, programs to fill in gaps in software fundamentals and technical interviewing, programs to provide highly practical in-demand skills such as cybersecurity or mobile development, and career center workshops and fairs to directly connect students to industry internships and roles.
You can read a lot more about our programs and philosophies in-depth by checking out our programs and pedagogy handbook.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has experience working in education and curriculum, excellent written communication skills, and creativity in curriculum designThey will also have a demonstrated commitment to codepath.org’s mission and vision of equity in educationAdditional qualifications include:
Passion for equity, education, and social impact
1+ years of experience building project-based, technical curriculum
2+ years cs teaching experience (high school or higher ed)
Technical knowledge: any combination of java, python, mobile development (ios or android), or web development (html, css, javascript)
Bonus: experience working in a startup or non-profit environment
Bonus: cs or computing degree
Codepath core values
We keep our promises to students
We exist to empower others
We encourage and celebrate diversity
We believe in continuous growth and excellence
We love to experiment and try new things
Benefits
We are committed to professional growth and fulfillment at workBenefits include:
Medical insurance with dental and vision.
Remote-friendly environment.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Generous time off with a flexible workplace and work schedule.
A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.
Frequent opportunities to connect with students, universities, and communities we serve.
Opportunities to engage, collaborate, and partner with top technology companies, venture capitalists, and engineering leaders in silicon valley.
About the current team
We are individuals from a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and unlikely stories, all connected by a single dream: a world in which regardless of background, socioeconomic status, gender, or race all people have pathways to reach their full potential.
With a staff and board that cares deeply about diversity and equity, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a richer work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission.
Application process
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