edX Boot Camps is hiring a

Web3 Technology Tutor - Financial Technology (Remote)

Job description:

Are you an experienced industry professional who is passionate about education and making an impact? Do you love empowering others to find life-changing opportunities? Can you dedicate a minimum of one hour or up to 29 hours, weekly to assist student(s)? Then this may be the position for you!

We believe learning a new skill, in any of our programs, should be exciting and engaging — and that extends beyond the classroom.

Our Tutors support students enrolled in University Bootcamps across the globe (Columbia University, UC Berkeley, & Georgia Tech to name a few of our partners) in the following areas:

• Financial Technologies
  • Financial Fundamentals in Time-Series Analysis, Financial Ratios, and Financial Analysis
  • Python 3, Pandas, MAtplotlib, API Interactions, and JupyterLab
  • Financial libraries and Tools like NumPy, SciPy, and Quantopian
  • Execution Algorithms, Monte Carlo Simulations, Risk-Data Aggregation, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Modern Portfolio Theory, and Logistic Regression
  • Machine Learning using Algorithmic Trading, Random Forests, k-Nearest Neighbor (kNN), Support ZVector Machines (SVM), Linear Regression, and Scikit-learn
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency experience in Solidity, Ethereum, Consensus Algorithms, Transactions, Validation, Distributed Ledger, Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, and Mining

Skills & Requirements:

• At least 6 months of experience related to the program (Bootcamp experience counts!)
• Some familiarity with most or all of the program technologies listed above

What You Will Do:

• Tutors are assigned to support one or more students' learning for the duration of their course via slack and zoom support.
• Support ranges from code review, project preparation, constructive feedback and moral encouragement.
• Research and answer student questions
• Provide empathy, support, and encouragement while engaging students

Logistics:

• This is a remote part time position (W2 based employment)
• Tutors specify how many hours a week they will be available to tutor and they will be assigned students accordingly through a queuing system for assignments
• Must have a laptop, camera, at least one additional monitor, microphone / headset, and reliable internet access
• Experience with Zoom video conferencing preferred

Other Perks:

• Hone your own skills by teaching and mentoring others
• Gain access to thousands of tech professionals around the globe that make up our instructional staff network
• Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community
• Paid Sick/Safe leave benefit

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