About Flatiron School

As a leader in the tech industry, Flatiron School believes that education is the best investment you can make in your future. We’re committed to helping change lives and the world for the better. Our courses provide an immersive, outcomes-driven curriculum for students looking to launch a career in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Game Design . Flatiron School is frequently ranked as a top coding bootcamp by industry publications. In addition to student programs, we also offer targeted education solutions for organizations.

Our Mission: Enabling the pursuit of a better life through education

Our Values:

• Make No Little Plans - Build for scale, create for the future, execute short-term goals in view of long-term strategy
• Radiate Positivity - Be kind, have fun, find what to love
• Strive for Excellence - Drive results, hold yourself and each other accountable to our shared goals
• Be a Lifelong Learner - Embrace a growth mindset, be curious, get comfortable with being uncomfortable
• Work Together - Collaborate, embrace transparency, empower others to succeed
• Nurture Difference - Seek to understand, notice who or what is missing, actively seek out different opinions, create space for other voices to be heard

About the role

Flatiron School is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Data Science Technical Coach to join our remote instructional team and support students as they progress through the curriculum. This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about teaching, mentoring, and cheering students on as they navigate the exciting—and often challenging—world of data science.

As a Technical Coach, you’ll work closely with both students and facilitators to provide thoughtful, timely academic support. This includes responding to student questions on our Discord Server, conducting 1:1 check-ins, guiding students through technical labs and assignments using incremental hints and strategic questioning, and collaborating with your team on effective interventions when students need extra help.

You’ll play a key role in helping students deepen their understanding of data science concepts, build problem-solving confidence, and stay motivated. Successful Technical Coaches not only have strong technical knowledge—they also know how to encourage, inspire, and meet learners where they are to help them keep moving forward.

Please note: This is a part-time, fixed-term opportunity. The term will be from May 9th 2025-January 30th, 2026.

Schedule: 

• Up to 25/hrs per week, as scheduled: 
• • Monday & Tuesday: 9am-1pm EST
  • *Wednesday: 5pm-9pm EST
  • Friday: 1pm-5pm EST
  • Saturday: 5pm-10pm EST
  • Sunday: 1pm-5pm EST
• The program duration is 29 weeks long in total with a break between 11/17/2025-01/08/2026.

*Wednesday hours include a 1-hour live discussion session from 6–7 PM EST, hosted by the Cohort Facilitator during which you’ll be responsible for monitoring and supporting students in the chat.

Requirements:

• Availability to work up to 29/hrs per week, as scheduled (above) 
• Knowledge and experience/familiarity in the following:
• • Introduction to SQL
  • Cloud Computing, Generative AI & Dashboards
  • Inferential Statistics
  • Regression
  • Introduction to Machine Learning

Responsibilities:

• Conduct live 1:1 sessions to guide students through technical concepts and labs with kindness, clarity, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with facilitators to monitor student progress and contribute to effective remediation plans.
• Engage actively on Discord—answering questions, fostering discussion, and providing exceptional support.
• Contribute to weekly student reports to ensure we accurately document student progress and needs.
• Create a culture of encouragement, persistence, and collaboration through both individual and group interactions.
  Support real-time initiatives and troubleshoot new features or student-facing issues with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Communicate with professionalism and empathy, choosing the right tone and channel for every situation.

Why Join Us:

• Make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals to thrive in the technical field.
• Access to a vibrant community of learners, mentors, and industry professionals.