SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) ยท 1 day ago
Tech Developer Teaching Assistant - First Year Academy
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$45/hr - $45/hr
1+ years expSEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit focused on providing opportunities for participants. They are seeking a Teaching Assistant for the First Year Academy to mentor first-year college students in technology, guiding them through a remote course on Python and software engineering fundamentals while facilitating workshops and student projects.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Work with beginner coders during office hours to debug code and guide them through project-based assignments
Work with teaching staff to develop and execute weekly lesson plans around coding fundamentals and project management best practices
Continuously assess course impact and share timely feedback with program staff regarding curriculum improvement
Conduct weekly check-ins to track student progress
Coordinate with program staff to lead final project presentation demos during the last week of the program June 8 - 12, 2026
Qualification
Required
Teaching experiences through mentorship of early-career engineers, academia, or professional training programs
Proficiency in Python
Ability to adapt teaching methods across various technical and holistic backgrounds
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to implement and deliver program curriculum
Deep understanding and commitment to carrying out SEO's mission and values
At least one year of full-time software engineering experiences (internships allowed)
Strong interest in career mentorship, empowerment and exploration
Instructional design experience on a project-based curriculum
Understanding of project management best practices and techniques
Experience tracking and analyzing program participant data using a database platform such as Airtable
Experience leading technical, interactive lectures for large groups of students
Company
SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)
Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Saratu Grace Ghartey
Chief Operating Officer
Alexa Karman
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