Technical Instructor (AWS Machine Learning)
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Job description
- Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in AI and Machine Learning infrastructure on AWS. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and more.
- Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum.
- Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
- Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
- Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Webinars (training delivery method)?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Per Scholas is seeking an AWS Machine Learning instructor to become a member of our team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients' and learners' high expectations., * 1-3 years of teaching or training experience
- Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
- Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment.
- Strong communication skills
Required Skill Sets
- ML Development & Tools: Hands-on expertise with Amazon SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, and SageMaker Studio.
- Data Engineering: Proficiency in ingesting and transforming datasets using AWS Glue, S3, and SageMaker Data Wrangler.
- MLOps Orchestration: Expertise building automated ML pipelines using AWS Step Functions, SageMaker Pipelines, and CI/CD workflows.
- Security & Governance: Strong understanding of IAM policies, VPC security, and auditing via CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
- Model Monitoring: Ability to evaluate performance and bias using SageMaker Clarify and Model Monitor.
- Generative AI Integration: Ability to demonstrate the use of LLMs and Copilots for debugging code, generating notes, and automating technical documentation.
- Certification: Active AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate or AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate credential.
Preferred Skill Sets
- Programming Mastery: Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data-centric roles., * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical/industry experience)
- Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities
- Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills
- Solid understanding of business needs
- Strong evaluation and data management skills
- Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what's needed) and a passion for technology is a plus
Personal Characteristics
- You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
- You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
- You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
- You are a life-long learner.
- You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
- You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly.
- You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational management skills.
- You have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You are a motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds.
- You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
- You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.
Benefits & conditions
Per Scholas 4.14.1 out of 5 stars Orlando, FL Remote $60 - $65 an hour - Part-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off, For this role specifically, we are targeting an hourly range of $60.00 - $65.00 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.
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Benefits & Perks
Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!
Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members
Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.