Auxiliary Instructor, AI Building Brains with Deep Learning

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans and lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions with teen learners following Circuit Stream's AI Building Brains with Deep Learning course curriculum (curriculum and instructor guides provided).
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their final project: an image recognition program using Python, PyTorch, & Torchvision.
• Showcase proficiency in Python, Deep Learning algorithms, & Computer vision.
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Grade and provide feedback on assignments and final projects that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.

Requirements

• Availability to teach during the day (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM PT) between July 13–24, 2026, if called upon.
• Availability to attend 1–2 training days in July prior to teaching.
• Previous industry experience in Software Engineering or AI, Machine Learning, or Deep Learning.
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field OR current Master of Science (M.Sc.) student in Computer Science.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, Torchvision, Deep Learning algorithms such as CNNs, and Google Colab.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to stay up to date with industry advancements.
• A strong portfolio of relevant work showcasing your skills and experience.
• Previous experience teaching coding to kids or teens, or experience as a Teaching Assistant for university or college-level courses.

Values

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What's In It For You

• Become an integral member of Circuit Stream's instructor community.
• Flexible, ad hoc contract work that fits around your existing professional, academic, or personal commitments.
• Competitive daily rate of $300.00 - $330.00 CAD per teaching day.
• Instructor onboarding and curriculum training.
• Community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.
• Opportunity to build your teaching experience while inspiring the next generation of AI innovators.

A Great Opportunity to Grow with Circuit Stream

• While this position is designed as an auxiliary instructor role for Summer 2026, we believe great instructors deserve to be recognized. We regularly gather feedback from students, fellow instructors, and our education team, and exceptional instructors are often top of mind when future Lead Instructor opportunities become available.
• If you make a lasting impact in the classroom, we'd love to continue the conversation about future teaching opportunities with Circuit Stream.

Compensation

$300.00 - $330.00 per day