Technical Instructor, US West

Location: Remote - PST Timezone in the US

We’re seeking a Technical Instructor with a passion for teaching and working with data to join our training team to develop curriculum and deliver instruction focused on dbt Cloud.

What You'll Do

• Deliver live, world-class instruction to train and onboard dbt Cloud customers, partners, and GSIs in small (~10), large groups (up to ~30) and webinar audiences (50 - 200)
• Create an engaging learning environment initially in a remote context (on Zoom!) and likely in person in the future
• Get learners excited about using dbt Cloud to make an impact at their organization
• Clearly teach and demo new concepts and skills for learners
• Facilitate live co-development sessions where learners apply what they have learned
• Adjust instruction on the fly while focusing on learner outcomes
• Provide critical feedback from your classroom experience to improve curriculum changes
• Become a product expert with dbt in the context of the modern data stack (if you aren’t already)
• Build curriculum independently
• Gather and implement feedback and self-review teaching

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Data Analytics, Education, or similar).
• 2-4 years of technical instruction or related experience.
• You love teaching and creating those lightbulb moments for learners
• You create learning environments with high levels of engagement
• You are laser focused on learner and customer outcomes while adjusting instruction on the fly - our customers are coming to use our product from varied tooling and skillsets
• You believe teaching is a craft that we can always get better at and actively seek out feedback
• You communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders
• You thrive in an environment of cross-collaboration that moves quickly
• You have experience developing curricula and shipping courses fast

What Will Make You Stand Out

• You have worked on customer education / training teams and know how training can drive outcomes for customers.
• You have experience using dbt and/or teaching dbt.
• You have experience writing analytics code (i.e. python, R, etc.) in addition to SQL and working with databases
• You have experience designing curricula with a focus on backwards design.
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Remote Hiring Process

• Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with Hiring Manager (Technical Instructor Manager)
• After that we’ll ask you to live teach a 15 minute lesson to see your teaching in action
• Team interviews with current instructors and our VP, Customer Services

Benefits 

• Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
• 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Flexible stipends for:
  • Health & Wellness
  • Home Office Setup
  • Cell Phone & Internet
  • Learning & Development
  • Office Space

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Lab’s total rewards during your interview process. In select locations (including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle), an alternate range may apply, as specified below.

- The typical starting salary range for this role is:
$73,000 -- $88,200 USD

- The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed is:
$81,000 -- $98,000 USD

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