edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.

Job description:

Are you an experienced industry professional who is passionate about education and making an impact? Do you love empowering others to find life-changing opportunities? Can you dedicate a minimum of 8 hours or up to 29 hours, weekly to assist student(s)? Then this may be the position for you!

We believe learning a new skill, in any of our programs, should be exciting and engaging — and that extends beyond the classroom.

Our Tutors support students enrolled in University Bootcamps across the globe (Columbia University, UC Berkeley, & Georgia Tech to name a few of our partners) in the following areas:

  • Financial Technologies
    • Financial Fundamentals in Time-Series Analysis, Financial Ratios, and Financial Analysis
    • Python 3, Pandas, MAtplotlib, API Interactions, and JupyterLab
    • Financial libraries and Tools like NumPy, SciPy, and Quantopian
    • Execution Algorithms, Monte Carlo Simulations, Risk-Data Aggregation, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Modern Portfolio Theory, and Logistic Regression
    • Machine Learning using Algorithmic Trading, Random Forests, k-Nearest Neighbor (kNN), Support ZVector Machines (SVM), Linear Regression, and Scikit-learn
    • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency experience in Solidity, Ethereum, Consensus Algorithms, Transactions, Validation, Distributed Ledger, Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, and Mining

Skills & Requirements

  • Tutors specify how many hours a week they will be available to tutor (minimum of 8 hours per week), and they will be assigned students accordingly through a queuing system for assignments. Hours are not guaranteed.
  • Each session will be 1 hour in length (50 min session time, 10 min admin time)
  • Support ranges from code review, project preparation, constructive feedback, and moral encouragement.
  • Research and answer student questions.
  • Provide empathy, support, and encouragement while engaging students.
  • Must have a laptop, camera, at least one additional monitor, microphone/headset, and reliable internet access.
  • Experience with Zoom video conferencing preferred.
  • At least 6 months of experience related to the program you wish to interview for
  • Some familiarity with most or all of the program technologies listed above for your program of choice

What You Will Do:

  • Tutors are assigned to support one or more students’ learning for the duration of their course via slack and zoom support.
  • Support ranges from code review, project preparation, constructive feedback and moral encouragement.
  • Research and answer student questions
  • Provide empathy, support, and encouragement while engaging students
  • Prepare and stay updated with specific curriculum and core concepts of your assigned support program.
  • Contribute to team-wide support goals by meeting and exceeding personal key performance indicator goals.
  • Contribute to a culture of trust by adhering to all operational and system procedures.
  • Attend training and development sessions as determined by management..
  • Infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the students’ learning progression.
  • Be available to work days, nights, or weekends and holidays as necessary.

Logistics:

  • This is a remote part time position (W2 based employment). Must reside in the US.
  • Tutors specify how many hours a week they will be available to tutor and they will be assigned students accordingly through a queuing system for assignments
  • Must have a laptop, camera, at least one additional monitor, microphone / headset,  and reliable internet access
  • Experience with Zoom video conferencing preferred

Other Perks:

  • Hone your own skills by teaching and mentoring others
  • Gain access to thousands of tech professionals around the globe that make up our instructional staff network
  • Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community
  • Paid Sick/Safe leave benefit

Hourly salary only: The anticipated hourly salary for this role is $20hr.  Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.

*2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement*

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: [email protected].

*You must apply in your FULL LEGAL NAME*
Your full legal name must be the EXACT name and spelling as listed on your government issued ID Card, birth certificate, name change order, adoption decree, naturalization or immigration documentation. Initials are not acceptable unless initials are part of your full legal name.