Computer Science & Technology Instructor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Who We Are
Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”) is an economic mobility catalyst committed to breaking the cycle of generational poverty in Philadelphia by creating pathways to educational and workforce success for all young people, especially Black, Latino, and first-generation-to-college students from low-income communities. These pathways are the foundation of a more equitable and prosperous future for the city.

Heights serves more than 3,500 students from middle school to career with staff embedded in 21 schools across the School District of Philadelphia and partnerships with 12 colleges and universities. Through advising and enrichment, pathways to careers, partnerships, and community, Heights transforms opportunities for success by equipping students with the tools to pursue careers that lead to economic mobility.

About this Role:

This Computer Science & Technology instructor will lead a weekly, 8-session IBM SkillsBuild Intro to Emerging Technologies class that culminates in a microcredential. The instructor will teach introductory modules on Data Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Quantum Computing. This is part of our work to broaden access and forge pathways into computer science, technology, and engineering among Philadelphia students from underinvested communities.

They will work closely with the Manager of Career Pathways and the materials they have curated for this class.

Schedule:

3-5 hours per week, including in-person at Heights office from 3:40-5:30pm weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, OR Thursdays from Jan. 19 - March 18

You’ll help us to achieve:

Improved access to rigorous Computer Science & Technology content and skills to Philadelphia teens, especially 1st-generation-to-college, Black, Latinx, and low-income students

You’ll be responsible for:

Teaching an IBM SkillsBuild Introduction to Emerging Technologies class to 15-20 students
Attending a weekly team check-in (time TBD from instructor availability)
Serving as a mentor to students, building rapport with them, and sharing your experience and enthusiasm for computer science and related tech fields
Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behavior, conducting student outreach (via text/email) and enforcing program rules as needed
Tracking student progress in the SkillsBuild platform, administering pre- and post- diagnostic assessments and surveys
Providing feedback to refine and improve student learning and experience in our program

About you:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, IT, MIS, or a related field
Familiarity with Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and/or AI and Machine Learning (for Emerging Tech class)
Prior experience working with adolescents, preferably in an instructional setting and in an urban
educational setting
Interest in advancing equity and access to Computer Science and Technology among students from underinvested communities
Enthusiastic and engaging
Willing to take initiative while being patient, flexible, adaptable
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Personal and/or professional background related to understanding the experience of our Black, Latino, and first-generation scholars

Heights employees:

Must meet expectations to report in-person on a schedule determined by their direct manager and/or the Vice President of the team.
Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete an I-9 employment verification form.
Strong orientation to customer service, particularly with regard to students, partners and colleagues
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and related applications, as well as use of general office equipment (phones, computers, copiers, etc)
Fluency in the use of data and data systems. Maintains appropriate engagement with data entry, reporting and review.
Must be able to work in a busy, often complex work environment that is generally climate controlled.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Access to reliable transportation required

Numbers & Facts

Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website	https://heights.org/get-involved/careers/

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Data Scienceunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)unmatched
IBM Product Familyunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
Machine Learningunmatched
Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Quantum Computingunmatched
School Attendanceunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched

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