Lead Instructor: Aerospace Technician

Job Summary

Lead Instructors at Correlation One are responsible for delivering high-quality, live, virtual instruction and partnering with company personnel to drive exceptional learning outcomes. Their main focus as educators is to conduct large synchronous online lectures on technical content, training anywhere from 100 to 8,000+ diverse Fellows at a time, depending on the program. This role involves preparing and leading virtual classroom sessions, collaborating with operations personnel, and contributing to the overall success of the program. This is a part-time, contract position.

Program Specific Information

• Live Lecture Schedule: August 18 - December 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
• We are proactively identifying instructors for this program and will provide updates when exact dates/times are confirmed.

Virtual Classroom Leadership

• Prepare and lead virtual classroom sessions for a range of Fellows, which may vary in size from 200 to 8,000+.
• Deliver instruction on skills tailored to Learners' needs, including math, verbal reasoning, and technical problem-solving.
• Oversee the management of class time Q&A and monitor chat flow, and overall class energy and engagement dynamics.

Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Correlation One operations personnel to ensure smooth program delivery and adherence to schedules.
• Be flexible in contributing to classes during weekdays and/or weekends, as program schedules vary.
• Assist in lesson design, development, and improvement which may include tracking edits, suggestions, or changes to curriculum as needed.

Expectations

In addition to the core responsibilities, Lead Instructors are expected to adhere to the following expectations:

Professionalism

• Interact professionally with Fellows, Correlation One staff, additional contractors, and guest speakers, maintaining a high level of courtesy and respect.

Lecture Preparation

• Diligently and adequately prepare for lectures to ensure the delivery of high-quality content.

Dynamic Online Presence, Responsiveness and Empathy

• Be highly responsive and empathetic to Fellows, providing thoughtful answers and assistance throughout the lesson.
• Adjust the lesson pace and presentation to meet the needs of diverse Fellows while also maintaining responsibility for timely delivery of the prepared content.
• Exhibit an energy, pacing, and ability to make complex topics accessible and maintain strong learner engagement.

Communication

• Communicate respectfully, recognizing that online or written communication may lack tone.
• Maintain extra communicative contact with Correlation One personnel.

Positive Attitude

• Foster a healthy learning environment by maintaining a positive attitude and promoting a culture of learning.