Position Title: Coding Trainer
Department: Workforce Development
Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Executive Director Workforce Development
Positions Supervised: No
Term of Positions: 12 months
DESCRIPTION
Seeking a skilled, technologically-savvy individual to prepare and conduct Java & Python training processes at the Workforce Development
Center in Clarksdale, MS. The person will assist in designing all training modules and managing their development,
creation, and implementation; including, creating training guides, learning paths,
content and supporting materials. The trainer will conduct all technical instruction
using adult learning practices and procedures to engage the trainees and must be committed
to providing trainees with essential technological and employability skills to secure
employment
The Trainer must possess a solid knowledge of Java/Python programming combined with
good presentation and instructional delivery skills. The person will need to effectively
communicate to trainees, complex technical information in easy to understand language
to aid comprehension.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Expert-level knowledge of Java and Python programming and SQL
- Excellent presentation skills
- Able to explain technical information in plain language
- Good communication skills; effectively use training materials and media -- utilizes
interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills to bring together text, images,
video and audio to communicate and educate the trainees on training materials
- Hands-on training style; makes learning easier for trainees
- Strong understanding of best training practices
- Excellent written, communication and documentation skills
- Instructional design knowledge and experience
- Experience with curriculum development, deployment, and delivery of training.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline, and/or 4-5 years’ relevant experience.
- Requires experience with computer science fundamentals including code, to be able
to explain in a classroom environment. Requires experience with code with languages
such as Python, Java, C#, .NET, etc.
- Requires a minimum 1 year of experience in developing and delivering instructional
material.
- Possess a natural curiosity, passion for learning new things, and desire for sharing
knowledge with others.