Tampa, FL On-site Contract $20/hour

Per Scholas is hiring an Instructional Assistant (Data Engineer) (3-6 month contract)

Responsibilities

  • Lab Facilitation: actively circulate (virtually or physically) during hands-on labs to help learners troubleshoot code in Python, SQL, and Linux environments.
  • Targeted Tutoring: Lead instructor-approved study groups and provide one-on-one tutoring for learners struggling with specific concepts (e.g., ETL pipelines, DataFrames).
  • Substitute Teaching: Be prepared to step in and lead a lesson, review session, or proctor an exam in the event of a short-term instructor absence.
  • AI Integration: Model the use of Google Gemini to help students debug their own code, ensuring they understand the logic rather than just copying answers.
  • Progress Tracking: Implement individualized study plans for at-risk learners and collaborate with the detailed learner progress reviews.
  • Administrative Duties: Take and track daily attendance and enter real-time grades in Salesforce and Canvas.
  • Platform Management: Assist in setting up HackerRank assessments and tracking completion of Coursera modules (Google Data Analytics Certificate).
  • Classroom Decorum: Enforce and model professional standards, including dress code, punctuality, and respectful communication.
  • Equipment: Ensure any classroom or borrowed equipment is used properly and returned/stored (if applicable).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Graduate of a rigorous Technical Bootcamp (Per Scholas alumni preferred).
  • Equivalent Industry Experience in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or Software Development.
  • Strong functional knowledge of Python. You must be able to troubleshoot logic errors in Pandas, NumPy, and basic scripts.
  • Ability to write and explain intermediate queries (Joins, Aggregations, Subqueries) and troubleshoot database connection issues.
  • Comfortable with CLI navigation, file management, and basic permissions.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with AWS services (S3, RDS) or the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
  • Experience creating dashboards in Tableau or PowerBI.
  • Conceptual understanding of Apache Spark or Hadoop ecosystems.

Additional Information

  • The hourly rate for this position is $20/hour
  • Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA
  • Contract duration: 3-6 months
Required Skills
Data EngineeringData Analyticsor Software Development.Python. You must be able to troubleshootAWS services Data EngineeringData Analyticsor Software Development.Python. You must be able to troubleshootAWS services
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Per Scholas
Per Scholas provides tuition-free IT job training to Americans in cities where it is needed most. The organization empowers individuals through rigorous training for tech careers, offering courses in areas such as cybersecurity, software engineering, IT support, and more, with a mission to change the face of tech by unlocking potential in underrepresented communities.
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