Lead Software Development Instructor

Lead Instructor: Software Development
Remote: ANZ
Correlation One is the largest provider of AI and data workforce development programs globally, having trained over 500,000 professionals across 11 countries. As the largest training provider for Amazon Career Choice, and a growing partner to state governments building registered apprenticeship programs, Correlation One sits at the intersection of employer talent needs and scalable workforce training.
We work with Fortune 500 enterprises, federal and state government agencies, and leading employers to close skills gaps in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and operations leadership. Our programs produce job-ready graduates who are prepared to contribute from day one.
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.
Virtual Classroom Leadership:

Prepare and lead virtual classroom sessions for a range of learners.
Oversee the management of class time Q&A and monitor chat flow, and overall class energy and engagement dynamics
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
Interact professionally with learners, Correlation One staff, additional contractors, and guest speakers, maintaining a high level of courtesy and respect.

Diligently and adequately prepare for lectures to ensure the delivery of high-quality content.

Dynamic Online Presence Responsiveness 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.
Communicate respectfully, recognizing that online or written communication may lack tone.
A Senior Engineer or Tech Lead who thrives on 'live-fire' debugging and mentoring rather than prepared lectures. Enjoys teaching total beginners, likes gamification and non-linear lesson progressions.
The Full Stack: Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, SQL, Linux.
The programme was built around the book Code that Fits in your Head, by Mark Seemann, so candidates could read it as preparation for their application.
Experience with Gemini CLI and Google AI Studio. These are the AI-assisted coding tools that we will use throughout the programme.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Cloudflare, and Google Cloud Run, but deep expertise not required.

handling a simulated system outage or a 'Bank Heist' coding challenge).
GitHub Foundations (GH-900) and/or OpenEDG JS Institute — JSE certification is an asset

This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) time zone.

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. 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.