Soft Skills Trainer at Andela

Job Description

• We believe that to be world-class requires excellence in a wide range of nontechnical skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving.
• As an Andela Soft Skills Trainer you will have the opportunity to help brilliant people develop skills that will ensure their success as tech leaders on the world stage.

Primary Responsibilities of Soft Skills Trainers
Soft Skills Trainers train Fellows to master a comprehensive set of nontechnical skills (e.g. communication, team dynamics, problem solving) necessary for success as world-class remote software developer. Primary responsibility for the incoming Soft Skills Trainer will be to lead the MONTH ONE Program, an intensive 4-week soft skills onboarding program that aims to:

• Build a solid foundation for world-class performance with international software development companies.
• Utilize unconventional teaching methods that are highly engaging, student-driven, laser-focused on the specific needs of Andela clients, and reject the outdated and counterproductive status quo of traditional education models.
• Establish a culture of excellence, passion, collaboration, and integrity.
• Set clear and rigorous expectations for required effort and outcomes from the start of the 4-year Fellowship.
• Break and rebuild habits, mindsets, and beliefs while providing framework for developing extraordinary life and work practices.

Required Abilities/Qualifications

• Teaching experience (teacher, coach, counselor, etc.).
• Master in energy manipulation within self and among groups
• Exceptional professional writing and public speaking abilities.
• Extraordinarily dynamic and adaptable high performer, capable of making progress on multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Unconventional thinker with unstoppable initiative; capable of balancing creativity and enthusiasm for change with mission-focus, patience and prioritization.
• Uncommon ability to coach and mentor others with a keen understand of their strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.
• A good person who is driven by purpose, passion, constant learning, and the pursuit of excellence.

Preferred Abilities/Qualifications

• Strong understanding of pedagogical concepts (e.g. curriculum, assessment, integrated learning)
• Experience with Google Docs, Trello, or similar communication and collaboration technologies.
• Experience working with Skype, Slack, Google Hangouts, or other remote communication technologies.
• Experience living and working internationally.
• Some exposure to the world of software development.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation
• Full medical coverage
• Light breakfast and lunch provided daily
• Unconventional, dynamic, and passion-filled working environment
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!