Job Description

AR/VR Teaching Assistant - This is a remote position working between the hours of 8am-5pm Saudi Arabia time (overnight hours in US time zones). Full time and part time shifts available.

ABOUT CODING DOJO

Coding Dojo is a global education technology company that offers a three-full-stack computer programming bootcamp, as well as courses on Data Science and other emerging technologies. The innovative curriculum and Learning Management System are designed to train students to become self-sufficient developers, regardless of their technical background. We also make it a mission to support underserved communities and increase diversity in the tech industry.

This position is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and make a positive impact in many people's lives. At Coding Dojo we pride ourselves on possessing a culture of execution that caters to wave makers rather than wave riders. If you're interested in joining a diverse and dynamic team who value speed, continuous improvement, measurement, focus, accountability, and always attacking the gap, you'll feel right at home at Coding Dojo.

Responsibilities:

• Occasionally support Instructors through assisting in teaching through small lectures, and live demos.
• Conduct reviews of assignments with students.
• Grading of assignments, quizzes, and other projects by students.
• Enforce the 20-minute rule for class attendance.
• Frequent check-ins with students (every 20 minutes depending), to identify what students are working on and how to support their learning.
• Provide student feedback to the lead instructor.
• Create and support a fun atmosphere for learning.
• Comfortable with supporting students remotely via Zoom & chat forums.
• Contribute to the building and reviewing of curriculum content (lessons, assignments, activities, etc.)
• Attend daily team meetings and program meetings

Qualifications:

• Experience developing in C/C++
• Augmented or Virtual Reality experience
• Unity, Unreal or related game engine experience
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling
• UI/Interaction development experience in a 3D product
• BS in computer science, human-computer interaction, electrical engineering, bioinformatics, robotics or related field
• Experience applying machine learning, optimization, or statistical inference to interactive problems
• Must have reliable internet and equipment to perform all job duties.

Competencies:

• Desire to teach, develop and manage
• Leadership - able to show leadership
• Enthusiasm - exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude
• Calm under pressure - maintains stable performance even when under heavy pressure or stress
• Information processing skills - demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information
• Communication - can break down complex concepts in a simple, easy to understand manner
• Humble - respectful of everyone and their neuro-diversity