Lead Instructor: ASVAB Skills Accelerator

Correlation One develops the workforce’s skills for the AI economy

Enterprises and governments work with us to develop talent and close critical data, digital, and technology skills gaps. Our global programs, including Data Skills for All (DS4A) and data competitions, also empower underrepresented communities and accelerate careers.

Our mission is to create equal access to the data-driven jobs of the future. We partner with top employers and government organizations to make that a reality, including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, USAID, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our skills training programs are 100% free for Learners  and are delivered virtually by industry experts to minimize traditional barriers to career advancement. We take pride in fostering supportive, human-led, group learning environments that build technical proficiency and confidence in participants.

Join us and let's shape the AI Economy together!

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 learners 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.

Program Specific Information:

• Classroom size: 100 Students
• Dates: January 27th-February 8th, 2025 - exact live session times are TBD
• Time Commitment: 6-10 hours per week

Virtual Classroom Leadership:

• Prepare and lead 4-6 virtual classroom sessions (~1.5 hrs in length) for ~100 learners
• Deliver engaging, interactive instruction on key concepts related to the ASVAB core subject areas (mathematical comprehension, arithmetic reasoning, paragraph comprehension and word knowledge), tailoring content to match skills and interests of the learners.
• 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 learners, 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 PresenceResponsiveness and Empathy:

• Be highly responsive and empathetic to learners, providing thoughtful answers and assistance throughout the lesson
• Adjust the lesson pace and presentation to meet the needs of diverse learners 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.

Course Improvement:

• Contribute to course improvement by providing thoughtful and transparent feedback to the Correlation One team.

Your expertise 

• Experience: Proven success in teaching or training roles, especially in virtual environments. Experience with test-prep coaching. Experience with large-group instruction and ASVAB test-prep coaching preferred.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of ASVAB content areas, including math, verbal, and technical reasoning. Understanding of standardized testing and test preparation skills and coaching methods.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with virtual classroom platforms (e.g., Zoom, Slack) and comfort with technology to facilitate smooth online instruction.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, adaptability, and engagement skills to connect with diverse Learners. Ability to coach learners preparing for standardized tests (specifically the ASVAB).

Where you are

• This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with the EST time zone. We are headquartered in New York City and have office space in Midtown Manhattan.

Compensation

• The compensation range for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to) location, experience, education and skill sets. A reasonable estimate of the current range begins at $300/lecture. Please note that the shared range is specific to United States. 

Correlation One’s Commitment 

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment. 

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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