Looking for UX/UI Design Technical Expert – Teaching Assistant (Part time | 10+ hrs/wk) – Talent Pool in USA

Job Description

Job title: UX/UI Design Technical Expert – Teaching Assistant (Part time | 10+ hrs/wk) – Talent Pool

Company: Chegg

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Who We Are

Thinkful is operated by Chegg, a leader in the education space. Thinkful’s educational programming brings high-growth tech careers to ambitious career-driven people worldwide. Thinkful offers online learning programs in web development, data science and analytics, digital marketing, project management, design, and is currently working to expand our offerings into several other domains. These are provided with 1-on-1 learning through our network of industry experts, hiring partners, and an online platform to deliver a structured and flexible education.

The Role

Thinkful students are enrolled in rigorous short-form courses with the goal of landing an entry level role in UX/UI Design. We provide multiple forums to help students when they get stuck by meeting either 1:1 or at open sessions with a patient and knowledgeable industry expert who creates a safe and supportive environment for them to learn. Teaching Assistants work a variety of shift-based times during the business day, evenings, and weekends. If that sounds like you, read on!

Drop-in hours for students are currently M-F between 11am-9pm ET with occasional weekends. We’ll work with you to determine a schedule that works for you, which can vary week by week. Expectation to work a minimum of 10 hours a week, but actual time may vary.

Responsibilities:

Host online video sessions at designated times for groups of students seeking live support progressing through our curriculum

Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, expressing their concerns, and engaging in discussions related to curriculum topics and assignments.

Arrive punctually and complete required reports before the end of the shift

Stay up to date with curricular, team, and company updates by reviewing Slack, email, and other async communications before starting each shift

Assist in maintaining records of student progress, including escalating and seeking help from the instructors.

If desired, serve as a substitute lecturer, teaching live in our established curriculum

Join live student study pods via video call to unblock their progress on labs and other coursework within allocated time

Our Talent Pool

Our talent pool is for qualified candidates not necessarily seeking immediate employment however, open to being considered for a position when it becomes available. There is no need to follow-up on your application. Our recruiters will review resumes on a regular basis to determine and notify candidates if their qualifications match the requirements for the role.

Requirements

Expectation to work a minimum of 10 hours a week, but actual time may vary.

4+ years relevant professional work and/or teaching experience

Must submit wireframe samples and portfolio for consideration

Experience in Visual Design, Product Design, and UX Design

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, Figma, Adobe CC, Sketch, Balsamiq, and/or Invision

Demonstrates genuine student advocacy and empathy for beginners

Demonstrate ability to quickly learn and become familiar with the respective program curriculum, including the core concepts, topics, learning objectives, assignments, solutions, and grading rubrics.

Strong attention to detail in thoroughly understanding the assignments and supporting students with accurate and high-quality work

Have growth mindset, being open to learning new concepts, going through training to substitute for instructors as needed

Adapting to changes in the curriculum, teaching, and student support methodologies as required

Ability to collaborate with instructors and fellow teaching assistants, seeking guidance when necessary, and communicating progress and challenges effectively

Must have a reliable, high-speed Internet connection with clear audio and video in a non-distracting workplace

Benefits

Fully remote position, with a flexible schedule

Access to all Thinkful Course Curriculum for your continued learning

Community of 500+ like-minded professionals looking to impact others and keep their skills sharp

This position can be based anywhere in the United States. The pay for this position is $40 per hour and comes with free access to all Thinkful Course Curriculum to support your continued learning.

We can only hire candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. #LI-Remote

Why do we exist?

Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.

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Expected salary: $40 per hour

Location: USA

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