Learning Success Tutor

Are you great at explaining new concepts to others? Do you have Python and JavaScript experience and love problem solving?   Code Institute is looking for a talented tutor at the junior developer level who enjoys learning, teaching, and helping others for our Learning Success team. There's a growing skills shortage worldwide and filling this talent pipeline underpins our education ethos. That's where Code Institute's Full-Stack Development Program comes in. Our online students are dedicated, passionate and determined, and they can use your help to study more effectively, build their problem-solving skills, and land their first developer role. As a tutor on the Learning Success team, you will provide the first line of educational support we provide to students, helping them tackle any coding-related issues that come up in their day-to-day learning. The purpose of tutoring is not to provide immediate answers to their problems, but rather to guide students through problem-solving techniques. We're looking for tutors who can see the bigger picture and help students learn more effectively.  You will also have dedicated career development time to improve your coding skills, and have access to all course materials for your own upskilling/development. Responsibilities Support students' learning through ad-hoc one-on-one or one-to-many sessions, via text, video and screen sharing. Keep records of issues from each tutoring session. Whenever relevant, follow up on issues until solved, and strive to turn particular student problems into general improvements to the course, in some cases implementing these improvements directly. Help maintain self-service resources to help students solve many of their own problems. Proactively reach out to students as they progress through the course content, encouraging them to make use of the resources and support available to help them complete on time. Participate in the planning, development and continuous improvement of the software systems used to provide support to students and process analytics data.   Requirements Proficiency with the following coding technologies taught in our Full-Stack course: HTML, CSS, JS, Python and Django. Problem solving skills, including code reading ability, deductive reasoning and the ability to effectively use Google and online documentation sources, while applying critical reading skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills, particularly when explaining technical topics. Prior teaching/tutoring experience is a plus. Ability to manage your time effectively. Perks of the job Competitive salary Free access to our courses Hybrid and remote working options Employee Assistance Program Be part of an exciting company that is growing rapidly Emphasis on developing your skills and abilities through certifications and qualifications Agile environment, providing a huge opportunity for personal growth Code Institute is an equal opportunities employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusivity across our staff and our student body alike.