Pre-University Auxiliary Instructor for Python Courses (Toronto)

Circuit Stream is a leader in future technology skills training and learning content. We offer world-class educational services for teen and adult learners with a focus on the skills needed to leverage immersive and emerging technology.

We are seeking Auxiliary Instructors to support students for our Python related programs This role mainly involves covering instructor absences as needed. It’s an excellent opportunity for new instructors eager to gain experience, or for those seeking flexibility!

If you are a software engineer with a deep understanding of Python and the various libraries, wanting to instruct our Python related courses programs to learners aged 13-18, then this is for you!

Courses that you could possibly teach are:

• AI & Machine Learning with Python
• Building Brains with Deep Learning
• Build your own computer with Raspberry Pi
  
  

Instructors must be able to work from 9am-3pm, from July-August at the University of Toronto - Hart House Campus

What’s in it for you?

• Future Opportunities: Our auxiliary list is a key pipeline for identifying candidates for other teaching positions
• Full Day Rate: $300
• Integral member of a fast-growing company and Instructor team
• Part-time/contractor set up so you can also have other projects on the go
• Instructor training and professional development
• Community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions with teen learners following the course curriculum
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their chatbot project.
• Showcase proficiency in Python
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.

Role Requirements

• Previous professional experience in software engineering roles or internships specializing in Python
• Bachelor's degree or final year studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python and various libraries
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
• A strong portfolio of relevant work to showcase your skills and experience.

Our Values (Part of everything we do!)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our company to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.

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