Jobs for Soft Skills Trainers at Andela
Andela
is going to change the world. We find the brightest young people in
Africa, train them to be world-class developers, and connect them with
employers around the world seeking top technical
talent. Our greatest
impact will be witnessed in the years to come, as Andela Fellows
graduate from the Fellowship with the skills and network to found and
lead organizations that will transform the global tech landscape.
We want you to change the world with
us. With the Andela Training Team, you will have the opportunity to
train the brightest rising technology leaders in Africa and help us
build one of the best training programs on earth.
Position: Soft Skills Trainer
How We Train
Andela Fellows join us for a
four-year paid Fellowship, during which they experience extensive
training, work remotely as core team members in startups and fortune 500
companies around the world, and develop themselves as future founders
and leaders of organizations that will impact the world through
technology.
The program begins with 100+ hours of
intensive soft skills training followed by three months of immersive,
simulations-based training to prepare Andela Fellows to excel as remote
software developers with Andela partner companies. Over four years,
Fellows undergo continuous training and structured self-learning to
support their progression as world-class software developers and global
technology leaders.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a high performer
to join the Andela training team - someone who will push our
organization to a higher level, while also developing themselves
personally as a world-class teacher, leader, program designer, and
global change-maker. This is a very unique and demanding role that is
not well-suited for everyone.
As an Andela trainer you will wear many hats, including:
- Teach in a group setting 2 to 5 hours per day.
- One-on-one mentorship.
- Design and run tests and experiments to verify and evolve training methods.
- Create tools, policies, and processes.
- Holding Fellows accountable and facilitating dismissal when necessary.
- Design curriculum and training strategy.
- Create learning materials and content.
While you do not need to be an expert
at every role, you will be expected to contribute to multiple high
priority initiatives simultaneously - helping the organization evolve
and scale while ensuring success for Andela Fellows.
Must Haves Qualifications
- Natural
Teacher: life history shows that your basic needs include eating,
sleeping, breathing, and teaching (e.g. coaching, mentoring, training,
teaching, counseling).
- Change-maker:
unconventional thinker with unstoppable initiative; capable of
balancing creativity and enthusiasm for change with mission-focus,
patience and prioritization.
- Guru: uncommon ability to coach and mentor others with a keen understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.
- Good Person: driven by purpose, passion, constant learning, and the pursuit of a better world.
- High
Performer: extraordinarily dynamic and adaptable high performer, capable
of making progress on multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced
startup environment.
- Energizer: master in energy manipulation within self and among groups.
- Communicator: exceptional professional writing and public speaking abilities.
Other Nice Qualities
- Understanding of pedagogical and learning science concepts (e.g. curriculum, assessment, integrated learning).
- Experience working with Skype, Slack, Google Hangouts, or other remote communication technologies.
- Experience living and working internationally.
- Some exposure to the world of software development.
- Demonstrable experience building and managing programs (e.g. education programs, large-scale events, entrepreneurship).
- Experience with Google Docs, Trello, or similar communication and collaboration technologies.
Who We Are Not Looking For
- Candidates who are married to traditional teaching methods (e.g. lecture, examination, presentation).
- Candidates
who are only interested in teaching in the classroom (and are not
interested in participating in curriculum strategy, content creation,
and scaling the training program).
- Candidates who are seeking a corporate customer service training environment.
- Candidates who do not have a strong grasp of why Andela exists and the big picture problems we are solving.
Benefits and Compensation
- Full-time compensation
- Full medical coverage
- Light breakfast and lunch provided daily
- Unconventional, dynamic, and passion-filled working environment
- Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
- Oh, and a chance to change the world!
We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click Here to Apply