Data Engineering Instructor

perscholashires • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

No Relocation

Posted: January 27, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Data Engineering Instructor

LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia

SCHEDULE: In-person

DURATION: Contract, 4 months (16 weeks+)

REPORTS TO: Director, Technical Instruction

COMPENSATION: 60$/hour

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking a Data Engineering instructor to become a member of our Remote Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients’ and learners’ high expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in Data Engineering. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and more.
Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum.
Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US

Instructional Skill Sets

1-3 years of teaching or training experience
Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment.
Strong communication skills

Required Skill Sets

Proficiency in Unix/Linux command line navigation and basic shell scripting
In-depth knowledge of relational databases, SQL programming, and database design principles.
Experience building and deploying production data processing pipelines
Excellent Python and SQL development, debugging, and data modeling skills
Experience with data analysis and visualization using Python packages (i.e., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Pyplot, etc.)
Experience setting up new data sources and migrating data, as well as establishing or fine-tuning ETL/ELT processes using industry-recognized technologies
Experience with Data Warehousing, Data Mart, and Big Data platforms and technologies
Experience with Apache Spark and Spark SQL
Experience with Docker
Demonstrable proficiency with enterprise Business Intelligence tools (i.e., Power BI or Tableau)
Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform like Zoom
Experience with version control systems (i.e., Git)
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes (i.e. Jenkins).
Strong communication skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development, applicable certifications, and coursework to stay current with rapidly evolving technology trends and advancements
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools (e.g., LLMs, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) for code generation, debugging, and explaining complex technical concepts.
Ability to integrate AI-driven workflows into technical troubleshooting and the execution of practice exercises.

Preferred Skill Sets

Experience with Hadoop and similar frameworks
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience AWS cloud technologies (AWS Redshift, Athena, QuickSight, MSK, etc.) for Data Analytics
Experience with the Coursera platform

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical/industry experience)
Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities
Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills
Solid understanding of business needs
Strong evaluation and data management skills
Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what’s needed) and a passion for technology is a plus

Personal Characteristics

You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
You are a life-long learner.
You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly.
You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational management skills.
You have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You are a motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging. You can cultivate relationships and build rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds.
You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks.
You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.

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