Soft Skills Trainer at Andela

The Andela Family

• Andela is a family of innovators and changemakers.
• Students begin leading class on day two if not sooner.
• Trainers lead dance parties and difficult conversations with equal ease.
• Following the rules perfectly misses the point - we are a community of creators.
• We speak honestly, even when it takes courage.
• We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft.
• We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly.
• We choose extraordinary people, then trust them to do the right thing.

Primary Responsibilities
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methods that are highly engaging, student-driven, laser-focused on the specific needs of Andela clients, and reject the outdated and counterproductive status quo of traditional education models.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 understanding 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).
• Demonstrable experience building and managing programs (e.g. education programs, large-scale events, entrepreneurship).
• 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!