Teaching Assistant: Cybersecurity

CORRELATION ONE

Correlation One is an education technology company who is building the workforce development platform of the future. 

We close skill gaps for enterprises, governments and individuals, while empowering disenfranchised segments of the workforce. By providing training-to-job programs that are 100% free for learners, we eliminate traditional barriers to opportunities. We are committed to helping enterprises like Amazon, Walmart, Prudential, Citadel, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Target, Morgan Stanley, EY and others reskill their workforces to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. We build community-oriented, jobs-first learning experiences that offer a human touch and leverage technology to create best-in-class outcomes for everyone. 

Each program is taught by industry leaders and experts, professors and teaching assistants, delivered virtually to cohort-based learning communities. We currently run over 12 types of programs for 12,000 learners each year in 10 countries, and we plan to grow 5-10x in the next two years. 

Correlation One is proud to be ranked #6 in LinkedIn's Top Startups 2022 list and a Fast Company’s World Changing Idea winner. Join us as we build the workplace development platform of the future! 

Job Summary

Teaching Assistants (TAs) play a critical role in teaching ~25-30 learners (as part of a larger class) in Correlation One’s virtual Cybersecurity training program. TAs will be expected to support synchronous sessions as well as provide asynchronous support to Fellows to ensure their comprehension and learning.

Program Specific Information:

We are hiring Teaching Assistants for two upcoming programs. Teaching Assistants attend all live lectures, provide office hours, and support with asynchronous tasks such as grading, answering questions on Slack, etc. The dates and times for upcoming cohorts are as follows:

• April 29th - October 4th, 2024 - live lectures take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 - 6pm ET
• May 29th - November 1st, 2024 - live lectures take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30 - 6pm ET

Key Responsibilities

• TAs are required to participate in all live lectures, providing helpful and fast responses via Slack, as well as being prepared to host breakout rooms as needed.
• Provide 6 hours of individual office hour sessions for Fellows each week. You may set these hours within our parameters at your availability and convenience.
• Work with fellow TAs and Lead Instructors on ways to improve the learner experience
• Host review sessions or other support mechanisms to ensure the progress and satisfaction of your Fellows.
• Grade your Fellows’ submissions, providing feedback and ongoing learning support.

Who you are

• As a Cybersecurity Teaching Assistant, you are a passionate advocate for cybersecurity education, possessing a strong foundation in information security principles and practices. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, you thrive in supporting instructors and students alike in understanding complex security concepts. Your adeptness in navigating security tools and technologies enables you to provide valuable guidance and assistance, fostering a secure learning environment. Your dedication to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest cybersecurity trends positions you as a valuable asset in preparing students for success in the dynamic field of information security.

Your expertise 

• 1 year of experience in the Information Security field (or another related field) with a degree or strong credentials
• Degree in a technical field 
• CompTIA Security certification or another related certification
• Previous learner support experience, preferably in a remote environment

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

Teaching Assistants are offered a base compensation for the duration of the program, as well as compensation per hours based on office hours. Teaching Assistants also have the ability to earn bonus compensation. Compensation depends on program, as well as skills, experience, and location of selected candidates.

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 candidates@correlation-one.com.