Frontend Web Development – Online Instructor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• The Frontend Web Development Course Instructor plays a vital role within the instructional team. With a strong emphasis on the academic achievement of each student, instructors leverage their subject matter expertise, in-depth understanding of the curriculum, and knowledge of the student demographic to:

• Identify patterns that hinder academic success.

• Conduct targeted outreach and deliver instruction to specific groups and individuals.

• Foster capable learners who are confident in their potential to succeed both academically and in life.

• Instructors do not create lessons or assessments, nor do they assign grades on student work (grading is managed by a centrally coordinated team of qualified Graders).

• Their primary focus is on ensuring the academic success of every student entrusted to their care.

• Utilizing university and department-level procedures and materials to mentor and instruct students.

• Acquiring and maintaining a thorough understanding of the curriculum and assignments students tackle each week.

• Using authoritative content expertise to respond swiftly to student inquiries and concerns regarding course content and assignments.

• Acting as the facilitator of the learning process by supporting students through posts/announcements, emails, occasional one-on-one virtual meetings, and videos.

• Engaging in regular communication with students about their participation and performance, and conducting outreach efforts to ensure effective instruction and mentoring throughout the course.

• Establishing authentic and meaningful relationships with all students through consistent communication across approved channels.

• Employing department-provided and curated training materials, procedures, and systems to design and implement appropriate outreach plans for classes, groups, and individuals based on student trends and needs.

• Demonstrating consistent and timely responses to students who engage with targeted outreach.

• Keeping track of communication histories and significant interactions with students, planning follow-ups at suitable intervals.

• Occasionally participating in training exercises and/or meetings to gain additional guidance and feedback.

• Utilizing feedback received through training and evaluations to enhance performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Profound understanding of and commitment to BYU Pathway Worldwide’s mission, defining characteristics, and student demographic.

• Fluency in both English and Portuguese (required).

• Flexibility to adapt to new processes, procedures, and technologies.

• Excellent interpersonal skills: professional, respectful, and impartial in sensitive situations.

• Proven dependability and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and field-specific software.

• Experience in online teaching/learning, particularly with at-risk learners (preferred).

• A master's degree in computer science or a related field along with two years of professional web development experience is preferred.

• A bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant work experience may also be considered.

• Required experience with: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON.

• Knowledge of web design principles, including simplicity, responsiveness, usability, and visual design.

• Expert proficiency in foundational web design and development concepts, such as DOM manipulation, form and event handling, JavaScript objects and functions, CSS layout and presentation, and data retrieval mechanisms.

• Experience with version control systems, such as GitHub.

• Familiarity with code editors, such as Visual Studio Code.

• Experience with browser tools, such as Chrome Developer Tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Candidates must be fluent in English and submit their application in English to be considered.

• Only individuals currently residing in and authorized to work in Brazil are eligible.

• The application system will store candidate information. Once submitted, application details will be shared with Church Education System (CES) partners involved in the selection process. Applicants may receive a rejection email during or after review; however, unless a direct rejection is received from the hiring manager, applications will remain active and under consideration.

• This posting acts as a list of interested candidates for future opportunities. Since hiring is contingent upon enrollment needs, applicants may not be contacted immediately. Candidates not selected at this time will remain on file for consideration as future positions arise.

• If you have any inquiries, please reach out to our Human Resources representative, Easton at ebiddulph@byupw.edu.

• Important: This is a part-time remote position with the following flexible schedule:

• 10-12 hours per week (may vary from week to week).

• At least 5 days of work each week.

• Required attendance at periodic team meetings (as determined by the department).

• CES Dress and Grooming Expectations: All online instructors and graders who support BYU-Pathway Worldwide commit to upholding the CES Honor Code in their roles as institutional representatives, leaders, and mentors. Employees are expected to teach students through example and counsel on making choices that exemplify these principles and expectations, while recognizing the distinct roles of employees and students, with choices reflecting these differences. Employees are held to a higher standard for dress and grooming.