Who We Are

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.. 

 Principle Responsibilities:

Principal Instructor’s are critical to our boot camp's success. A few of highlights of the instructor’s day to day are: coaching, developing, and collaborating with instructors, curriculum, to share expertise and recommendations for improvements. Creates a world-class experience through brand ownership from end to end through every personal interaction.

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years experience in industry (or equivalent experience) (including bootcamp tenure)
• NPS 90+
• Average Relevant KPIs 4+
• Taught at least 2 cohorts as an Instructor for one of our bootcamps
• Strong promoter of boot camps and 2U

What You Will Do:

• Instructional Coaching and Support. The main focus of this role will be in supporting new and improving instructors who could use additional support in their classroom practice.

• Use Learning & Development resources, including The Teaching Rubric, to support excellent instruction
• Share personal experiences of learning and growth as an instructor
• Collaborate with other instructional support team members (RAMs and SSMs) to streamline and target improvement efforts

• Curriculum Consulting & Partnership.The Principal Instructor, as a proven instructional and subject matter expert, will play a key role in surfacing the critical opportunities for curriculum advancement directly to and with the curriculum team.
• Provide feedback to the curriculum team in a constructive and collaborative way
• Review proposals from curriculum team for future edits and iterations

• Representing Boot Camps Programs - Internal. As Brand Ambassadors, Principal Instructors will be clear and active promoters of the boot camps within the instructional staff community and beyond. Brand ambassador action steps might include:
• Attend program Demo Days
• Facilitating admissions events, instructor learning opportunities, or instructional recognition events. 

Logistics:

• 10 maximum hours per month (2-3 hours per week)
• Fully remote
• The principal instructor role is selected at the beginning of each term. Terms often last roughly a calendar year but are subject to change at any time.

Other Perks:

• Build key skills in mentoring and fostering community with fellow instructors
• Have a greater voice with the curriculum team
• Support events and become one of the faces of the FSF program
• Grow and develop your leadership skills with the company

Compensation Stipend: The anticipated compensation for this role is $1300/term. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.

To be considered for this role, please meet with your RAM to verify eligibility.