#About Ironhack

Our mission is to be the most outcomes-driven institution in the world at scale! We are a global marketplace for tech talent, where we offer tech bootcamps and partner with companies to impact the lives of our students in a meaningful way. We empower students to create a new career path in tech, get that next promotion, or start their own company.

Quick facts:

• Operations in 10 locations worldwide
• Graduated over 11.000 students
• 200+ global team members
• Venture capital backed

Our culture is characterized by collaboration, which is the way we roll. We like to take on challenges with a smile on our face! We work in flat hierarchies with open communication. Join Ironhack and we guarantee a bootcamp-paced learning experience in a high growth environment, where together we can change the future of education!

#About the gig

Are you passionate about the world of Web Development and education? Are you excited about sharing your expertise with aspiring Web Developers? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team in Berlin and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Web Development Bootcamp. As the Lead Teacher, you will lead, inspire, and educate the next generation of web development professionals, helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to excel in this rapidly evolving field. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of Web Development education, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

#Responsibilities

• Oversee the whole academic experience of the Ironhack bootcamp
• Teach at campus Part-Time
• Manage the Teaching Assistants to support the success of the class
• Facilitate a safe, supportive, and energetic community that welcomes the various needs and learning styles of your students
• Challenge students to think strategically as they turn their ideas into web development projects
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Outcomes Managers to ensure that students achieve their professional goals (i.e., job seeking)
• Administer assessment tasks and give students timely and accurate feedback on learning outcomes
• Prepare lesson plans that are balanced and meet the needs of the group and adjusts lesson plans to take account of learning success and difficulties
• Alternate between teaching classroom versus pairs or groups giving clear instructions

Collaborate with Global Team

• Responsible for teaching the curriculum designed by our global education team
• Plan the lessons according to the bootcamp objectives
• Successfully create new techniques and materials, with advice from colleagues
• Work with the global team in the rollout of new teaching materials
• Effectively lead teaching and learning activities to ensure that students reach the learning outcomes set by Education Team

Community Building

• To create a sense of community / Participate in the student experience by joining events
• Facilitate a supportive and energetic community that lasts well beyond the course

# Must haves

• 2-3 years of experience in the Web Design (HTML / CSS frameworks), JavaScript, Node/Express, MongoDB & Mongoose and any JavaScript front-end framework (React Preferred)
• Fluent in english, as the classes will be imparted in that language; all in-company communication will be in english
• Demonstrates can-do attitude and takes initiative to address problems
• Demonstrates self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
• Great communication skills and an ability to capture people's attention :)
• You are organized, reliable, communicative, open to feedback
• You have experience or the ability to coach others and that are involved in the Web Development community