Data Analytics & Visualization Instructor with edX Bootcamps (Remote)
at edX Bootcamps Instructional Engagement Internal posts ONLY
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 20 Oct, 2024 | Not Specified | 21 Jul, 2024 | 5 year(s) or above | Mongodb,Hadoop,Data Science,Completion,Internet Access,Big Data Analytics,Machine Learning | No | No |
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Employment Type:
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Description:
edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.
THE JOB:
2U is seeking a Data Science professional who has a passion for making a difference. Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Big Data. Instructors will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Data Science
- Completion of background check with satisfactory results, determined at edX’s discretion, is required
- Must have a laptop, camera, at least one additional monitor, microphone / headset, and reliable internet access.
- UPS device is required
- A positive attitude
- Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by 2U
- Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students
- Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience
Proficiency in the following is required:
- Python Programming - Python, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
- Databases - MySQL and MongoDB
- Business Intelligence Software - Tableau
- Advanced Topics - Big Data Analytics with Hadoop, and Machine Learning
Preferred but not required:
- Front End Web Visualization - HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript Charting, and D3.js
Responsibilities:
- Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning
- Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience
- Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels
- Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience
- Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students
- Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics
- Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner
- Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture
- Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)
Education Management
Teaching / Education
Education, Teaching
Graduate
Proficient
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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa