Lead Instructor: Data Center Technician

Correlation One is an education technology company who is building the workforce development platform of the future. 

We close skill gaps for enterprises, governments and individuals, while empowering disenfranchised segments of the workforce. By providing training-to-job programs that are 100% free for learners, we eliminate traditional barriers to opportunities. We are committed to helping enterprises like Amazon, Walmart, Prudential, Citadel, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Target, Morgan Stanley, EY and others reskill their workforces to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. We build community-oriented, jobs-first learning experiences that offer a human touch and leverage technology to create best-in-class outcomes for everyone. 

Each program is taught by industry leaders and experts, professors and teaching assistants, delivered virtually to cohort-based learning communities. We currently run over 12 types of programs for 12,000+ learners each year in 10+ countries, and we plan to grow 5-10x in the next two years. 

Correlation One is proud to be ranked #6 in LinkedIn's Top Startups 2022 list and a Fast Company’s World Changing Idea winner. Join us as we build the workplace development platform of the future! 

Your impact 

The program is held over 14 weeks, from January 16 to May 2, 2024. Lectures are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2:30pm ET 

Instructors play a key role in driving exceptional learning outcomes for Fellows participating in Correlation One’s training programs.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent educator with superior communication skills and a good sense of how to provide a positive Fellow experience. This person is a quick learner, diligent with their work, and empathetic. Your driving motivation is helping Fellows learn the material taught during the program so they can use their new knowledge & skills in the real world.

A day in the life 

Onboarding (Pre-Program): The instructor will need to complete the required instructor training in coordination with our curriculum team prior to teaching the course. The instructor will need to meet and communicate with Correlation One prior to the beginning of the program to coordinate the logistical details of teaching the program.

Classes (During Program): There are 22 lectures scheduled over the 14 program weeks. Lectures are two hours in length. You will share the teaching responsibility of these 22 lectures with another Lead Instructor. Lectures are virtual – taught over Zoom and other virtual learning technologies like Slack.

Asynchronous Responsibilities (During Program): Prepare for the upcoming lecture in coordination with Correlation One. Report on class progress to Correlation One and the client.

General:

• Teaching lectures and live training sessions for the program
• Reviewing the cases in advance and preparing for teaching sessions
• Maintaining clear and responsive communication with Correlation One
• Answering participants’ questions during the lecture
• Acting as a representative for Correlation One during the Program
• Monitoring the class #live-chat during class and responding to Program participants
• Providing feedback to Correlation One about the teaching sessions, cases, and other aspects of the Program, including but not limited to what went well, what did not go well, and other feedback that will improve the participants’ experience.
• Collaborate with Correlation One operations personnel to perform class duties well, stay on schedule, support a positive Fellow experience, and provide thoughtful feedback on the program to Correlation One
• Participate in Instructor onboarding sessions and review any onboarding materials
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, including but not limited to being communicative and responsive to Fellows, colleagues, and the Correlation One personnel, as well as treating Fellows, colleagues, and the Correlation One personnel with respect and avoiding defaming, embittered language or personalized attacks.

Your expertise 

• Excellent educator with stellar communication skills
• Experience working in physical data centers or similar environments
• Experience in mentoring or supervising if no prior teaching experience
• A desire to support students in upskilling their careers into data roles
• Empathy, flexibility, patience; passion for working with diverse learners who are new to content
• A+ or Network+ certification an asset 

Where you are

• This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with the EST time zone. We are headquartered in New York City and have office space in Midtown Manhattan.

Compensation

• The estimated compensation for this position is $500/lecture. This includes the 2.5 hour lecture and prep time. 

Correlation One’s Commitment 

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment. 

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].