Teaching Assistant: Software Developer

Location: Remote

Department: Join our Expert Network - Select a part time, contract program opportunity:

Correlation One develops workforce skills for the AI economy

Enterprises and governments work with us to develop talent and close critical data, digital, and technology skills gaps. Our global programs, including training programs and data competitions, also empower underrepresented communities and accelerate careers.

Our mission is to create equal access to the data-driven jobs of the future. We partner with top employers and government organizations to make that a reality, including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, USAID, the U.S. State Department, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our skills training programs are 100% free for learners and are delivered virtually by industry experts to minimize traditional barriers to career advancement. We take pride in fostering supportive, human-led, group learning environments that build technical proficiency and confidence in participants.

Join us and let's shape the AI Economy together!

Your impact 

Teaching Assistants (TAs) play a critical role in supporting ~30 Learners (as part of a larger class) in Correlation One’s virtual training programs. During that time, TAs will be expected to provide both synchronous and asynchronous support to Learners, ensuring their learning, comprehension, and retention of program content.

Program Specific Information:

• Program dates: June 2 - November 16, 2026.
• Lecture days/time: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19:00 - 21:30 AEST (5:00am - 7:30am ET)

A day in the life 

Expectations during live (synchronous) sessions:

• Attend and proactively engage in the mandatory Pre-Program TA Onboarding. Dates and times will be announced. 
• Monitor appropriate Slack channels (#c1-TA, #live-chat, #extra-help, and other relevant channels) for Learner questions and answer them promptly. 
• Check-in with Learners after each live session by asking how they’re feeling about the content, if they have any questions, or if there is anything that they need further clarity.
• Facilitate breakout rooms during lecture time, when applicable.
• Assist in keeping the session progressing should the Lead Instructor experience technical difficulty or is otherwise unable to deliver the lecture.

Expectations during days of no live sessions: 

• Monitor appropriate Slack channels for Learner questions and answer them within 24 hours. 
• Foster discussion by posing questions of your own and sharing relevant links in the #resources channel or in other appropriate Slack channels.
• Use the #c1-TA channel to share any important information during a lecture that needs the attention of Correlation One staff or fellow Expert Network staff. 
• Review content materials (including lab, projects, extended cases, etc..) for the next lecture to ensure you are prepared to answer Learner questions.
• Hold up to six (6) Individual Office Hours per week via Google Meets with Learners in the program so they can ask any additional questions or get support as necessary.
• Grade Learner submissions of exercises and projects within seven (7) days of submission. 
• Support continuous program improvement by providing thoughtful feedback to Correlation One team via Weekly Write Ups.
• Submit weekly write-ups summarizing the week’s accomplishments and challenges and provide insights on each learner. This is due by Sunday at 8:00pm ET each week.
• Attend and participate in the weekly staff meeting with Correlation One team and other Expert Network staff. 
• Attend all scheduled meetings with your camera on, ensuring active engagement and professional presence. 

Your expertise (‘The Engineering Mentor’)

• Persona: A versatile Mid-level Engineer who acts as the primary "unblocker" and code reviewer.
• Core Technical Skills:
• Proficiency across the Python/JS/SQL/Linux stack.
• Proficiency in Git + GitHub
• Strong familiarity with TDD principles and the ability to help learners write failing tests before writing code.
• Comfortable using Gemini CLI to help learners debug logic errors.
• Ideally, knowledge of Docker and Cloud Run; or willingness to learn it on your own.
• Mentoring Style:
• Socratic Debugging: Ability to lead a learner to an answer through questioning rather than 'driving' their keyboard.
• Willingness to listen to the learner's concerns (both technical and personal, eg imposter syndrome, career fears, etc).
• Willingness to teach and troubleshoot beginners.

Where you are

• This is a remote position with the preference that the ideal candidate is willing to provide support in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). 

Correlation One’s Commitment 

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment. 

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. 

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