CodePath Connected Classrooms Tech Fellow (TF) Role Description
Organizational Overview
CodePath.org is an early-stage nonprofit dedicated to offering an accelerated pathway into the technology industry for college students all across the US, with an emphasis on serving underserved, low-income, and first-generation students. We offer a variety of courses and services to students both directly on-campuses at colleges and remotely using video classrooms with instructors and TFs. All of these courses and services are offered to students entirely for free, funded directly by the technology industry in order to invest in the next generation of talented software engineers.
Our vision is that every student in college, regardless of background or personal circumstances, should have the opportunity, skills, network, and pathways available to become a confident and successful software engineer in the tech industry. CodePath.org develops and delivers a wide variety of programs and supports students over multiple years, reaching students in college starting before Freshman year and then all the way through to post-graduation and entering full-time software roles.
CodePath.org provides curriculum and programs for college students all across the United States, often offered for-credit at campuses, including at many HBCUs, HSIs, women’s colleges, and state colleges. CodePath.org is supported directly by the technology industry including Salesforce, Meta, Walmart.org, and many more.
For more information, check out our website at CodePath.org.
The Role
Our Connected Classroom Tech Fellows [TFs], formerly known as TAs, are former students who are passionate about sharing their technical skills with students from underrepresented groups in tech. TFs are responsible for on-campus student recruitment and supporting participants in the CodePath Connected Classroom courses, including: Cybersecurity, iOS, Android Kotlin, and Web Development. They attend class sessions and move between breakout rooms to assist students in small groups, in addition to leading office hours outside of class sessions. The TF role is a part-time, 4 hour per week commitment for 10 weeks during Fall 2023, plus an additional 10-20 hours of virtual training prior to the start of the course.
The time commitment for TFs will depend on which course level you are hired to support. Please keep in mind the varying schedules when choosing your course preference in the application.
| Courses |
Dates |
Days |
Class Time |
Time Commitment |
| Android 101 |
9/12 - 11/14 |
Tuesday |
6:00 PM - 8:00PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Android 102 |
9/16 - 11/18 |
Saturday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| iOS 101 |
9/12 - 11/14 |
Tuesday |
6:00 PM - 8:00PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| iOS 102 |
9/16 - 11/18 |
Saturday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Cybersecurity 101 |
9/12 - 11/14 |
Tuesday |
6:00 PM - 8:00PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Cybersecurity 102 |
9/16 - 11/18 |
Saturday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Web Development 101 S1 |
9/12 - 11/14 |
Tuesday |
6:00 PM - 8:00PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Web Development 101 S2 |
9/16 - 11/18 |
Saturday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Web Development 102 S1 |
9/12 - 11/14 |
Tuesday |
5:00 PM - 7:00PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Web Development 102 S2 |
9/16 - 11/18 |
Saturday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
| Web Development 103 |
9/16 - 11/18 |
Saturday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
2-4 hrs/week |
Responsibilities
- Recruit students from your universities to enroll in CodePath's programs
- Circulate during breakout room practice to facilitate conversation, help students with points of confusion, and ensure strong participation from all students.
- Develop strong relationships with program participants to support their growth and development throughout the program.
- Assist with answering technical questions on Slack or during breakout sessions
- Review all session material prior to attending class to ensure strong understanding of the content.
- Maintain contact with CodePath Instructional Program Manager and Tech Fellow Manager which may include Slack discussions and synchronous check-ins to debrief the session trends and continue to improve as a TF.
- Lead weekly office hours to support students through their assignments. (select TFs only)
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to increasing equity in computer science and the tech industry at large.
- Currently studying or have completed a degree in Computer Science (or related field).
- Experience navigating the technical interview process.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and coach others toward understanding complex concepts.
- Alumnus of CodePath’s Cybersecurity or Android/iOS Mobile App Development courses preferred but not required.
- Must be authorized to work in the US. This is not a CPT/OPT qualified position.
Payment/Stipend
A stipend of up to $1200 total will be paid for the 10-week course and training
Reports To
CodePath Instructional Program Manager
For general information about CodePath.org and our courses, check out http://codepath.org/classes or feel free to email us at staffsupport@codepath.org with any questions.