Overview

Help us build the next generation of great designers.

Amazing students + solid platform + excellent mentors = life-changing outcomes.

Oversimplifying? Maybe, but at the core that formula is what makes Bloc work.

The students at Bloc are driven, smart, self-starters that are in the program to take the next step toward their dream of being a designer. Our platform and curriculum have evolved into the most robust and flexible of its kind. But eager students and a solid platform won’t create successful outcomes without great mentors bring involved.

Simply put, we need more amazing humans like yourself to step forward and invest themselves in the art of transforming excited people into passionate designers.

Do you have what it takes? If so, read on…

Responsibilities

Bloc mentors meet with students 1-3 times per week, using technologies like Google Hangouts or Skype. During these sessions, mentors answer questions, pair with their students, and discuss outcome goals. Outside of sessions, mentors use Bloc’s messaging system to answer questions, review code, help students stay motivated, and participate in the Bloc community.

As a Designer Track Mentor, you will guide students through Bloc’s curriculum covering:

UX design

  • Understanding all phases of the the Design Process
  • User Research strategies
  • Information Architecture best practices
  • Constructing Visual Design assets
  • Prototype building and user testing

Front end development

  • HTML/CSS fundamentals
  • JavaScript fundamentals
  • Usage of frameworks
  • Deployment and version control using Git and Github

Pay It Forward With Mentorship

Bloc’s mentors are experienced developers and designers with a passion for sharing their craft. They believe in the apprenticeship model of education: learning by building under the guidance of an experienced professional. Many of our mentors have day jobs as designers for technology companies or consulting firms while they work with us.

Here are some blog posts about mentorship by our mentors:

The Developer Fountain of Youth

Mentoring at Bloc: The Joys of teaching others

This is a part-time or full-time remote W2 employed position with scheduling flexibility and very competitive salary. You won’t be a contractor who feels like a distant satellite, you’ll be a valued and integrated member of the team. Excellent health benefits are available to full time mentors.

Still interested? See “How to Apply” below.

COMPENSATION

  • $35k-115k/year depending on student count from 5-25.
  • Student outcomes success bonuses, up to $500/student
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Health benefits for full time employees

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • 10-40 hours per week dedicated to Bloc
  • 5+ years of work experience as a designer
  • Strong English communication skills
  • Eligible to work in the United States (Bloc does not currently sponsor visas)
  • Residence in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York (NEWLY ADDED), North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, or Wisconsin

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience with UX best practices
  • Experience with front end languages and best practices
  • Experience with version control systems
  • Remote employment experience
  • Experience hiring and mentoring designers

How to Apply

Mentoring is an awesome job, and it takes a unique combination of communication and technical skills. We’re looking for the best and brightest to help us create the next generation of software engineers.

Click on the button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Bloc

Bloc is an intensive online bootcamp for aspiring developers and designers. Bloc relies on the time-tested apprenticeship model, combining experienced mentors and industry-vetted curriculum to offer students around the world a more accessible and effective alternative to an offline bootcamp. Bloc was founded in 2011, and has raised $8.5M in cumulative venture investment from Shasta Ventures, Harrison Metal, Baseline Ventures, First Round Capital, and Learn Capital.

OUR STORY

In April 2012, we began tutoring neophyte web developers over video chat. At the time we worked from our house-office in Palo Alto. We learned a lot, and since then we have focused on building a learning platform that enables high quality learning at scale. In late 2012 we raised a seed round of investment and relocated to the Financial District of San Francisco.

Now we're helping thousands of students around the world launch new careers in development and design. Our structured, mentor-led programs are highly effective and delivered entirely online, so aspiring developers and designers can study on a schedule that fits their life constraints.

COME INNOVATE WITH US

We're a product-driven team committed to providing outstanding experiences to our students and mentors. If you or someone you know wants to make a positive impact on education, tell us why you're interested and an example of work. We are actively recruiting full-stack software engineers with excellent product taste.