CodePath is a national non-profit that is reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow. As of 2023, we've served 10,000 students a year nationwide, and we plan to scale up to ~100,000 students a year by 2028.
Founded in 2017, CodePath has taught over 26,000 students and delivered courses across over 110 universities. We are supported by some of the largest and most well-respected organizations, including Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Blue Meridian Partners, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, and Salesforce, among others. In 2024, CodePath was recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Education by Fast Company.
About the Role
Location: Remote, United States
Duration: Contractor, December 2024-May 2025
Reports To: Program Manager
Compensation: $75-$100 per hour (Candidate hourly rate is dependent on experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range)
Lead instructors are responsible for providing in-class instruction and are the “face” of CodePath’s virtual classes taught to university students across the nation. Lead instructors plan for engaging lessons using CodePath curriculum, work with co-instructors and teaching assistants to coordinate in class activities and support, and ensure the course is meeting program KPIs while integrating student feedback throughout the program.
Class Syllabi:
To be successful in this role, you will be a technical leader in the field of Cybersecurity, with at least 1 year of professional experience employed in a Cybersecurity role.
You are a dynamic, inspiring technical expert with a desire to create inclusive educational spaces and a passion for empowering students, particularly those who identify with underrepresented groups in tech. You have some experience as an educator and/or trainer who is interested in contributing to best-in-class academic programs for underestimated student populations.
Key Activities
Lead teach the lecture portion of online class sessions of approximately 300 college students
Plan for lessons to be highly engaging and industry relevant, with CodePath provided curriculum
Work with the Program Manager to oversee the course and work with other co- instructors as needed
Participate in syncs with instructors and teaching assistants leading up to the start of the course, as an onboarding and to make sure instructors feel well prepared to run effective sessions during the program
Participate in check-ins with instructors during the course, shadowing some of the other instructor’s sessions, and providing instructors feedback
Use course feedback to implement course improvements and propose curriculum changes that ensure KPIs are met
Interview Plan
Preliminary Phone Screen with the Recruiting Team
Phone Screen with Instructional Program Manager
Technical Task Assessment
Teach Back Lesson Prep & Interview
Qualifications
Computer science (or related field) degree, or comparable experience working in/learning Cybersecurity
1+ year of professional experience employed in a Cybersecurity role
Comfortable with Linux, Bash shell commands, package installation, and using SSH to access a remote machine
Security+ or similar preferred, as pathway requires general knowledge of a variety of Cybersecurity concepts
A passion for training the next generation of developers and some experience teaching in an educational, volunteer or work setting, for online learning environments
* This is a seasonal, part-time (up to 10 hour/week) position. Candidates will be paid a competitive hourly rate for part time training and program instruction. Our hourly band is $75 -$100 an hour. Candidate hourly rate is dependent on experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range.
** This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits or paid time-off.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid at 90% for FT positions and their dependents
Flexible vacation and sick time policy with 12 company paid holidays plus a week long "winter break" office closure from Christmas to New Years. Employees take the time when they need it
Flexible workplace and work schedule
CodePath provides a laptop, monitor, and ergonomic office setup
Annual professional development stipend
Ability to voluntarily contribute pre and post-tax earnings to our 401k plan
10 weeks of paid parental leave
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
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.
Note: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CodePath to apply for this role.
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