Since founding Bizafric in 2021, we looked into the major factors responsible for business failures and through that, developed targeted services designed to affordably provide the most essential business support services needed by small businesses (from their conception stage) and relevant to already functional businesses seeking either improve their services or to scale their business.
Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Programming Instructor whose primary focus is to guide blind people in acquiring practical programming skills and applying them to develop functional, real-world projects. The role emphasizes hands-on learning and project-based outcomes, where learners will work individually or in pairs to launch at least one functional project within a one-year period. The instructor will serve as a mentor, facilitator, and coach to ensure learners not only grasp coding concepts but also gain the confidence to build and deploy solutions that address real problems.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a structured year-long curriculum that balances programming theory with intensive project-based learning.
- Facilitate learning sessions that introduce core programming languages, frameworks, and problem-solving techniques
- Perform regular backups, system updates, and preventive maintenance.
- Monitor network performance and implement security measures to protect the organization data.
- Troubleshoot and resolve IT-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with vendors for system upgrades, repairs, and procurement of IT resources.
- Guide learners in applying their knowledge to real-life scenarios, ensuring every learner or group completes at least one functional project within the year.
- Provide mentorship, technical feedback, and support during project ideation, design, development, testing, and launch.
- Create collaborative learning opportunities where learners can work in pairs, enhancing teamwork and peer-to-peer learning.
- Monitor and evaluate learner progress continuously, providing regular feedback and tailored guidance to help them overcome challenges.
- Organize code reviews, peer programming exercises, and project showcases to deepen understanding and encourage accountability.
- Stay up to date with current programming trends, tools, and practices to ensure learners are trained with industry-relevant skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience as a programmer with a strong portfolio of projects and solutions.
- Previous teaching, mentorship, or facilitation experience is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in at least two programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, or others).
- Familiarity with version control (Git), databases, and modern development frameworks or tools.
- Strong ability to break down complex programming concepts into simple, practical steps.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Additional Benefits
- Lunch
- Free Accommodation.
- The opportunity to empower visually impaired individuals with in-demand skills.
- Flexible work arrangements (remote or on-site).
- Professional development opportunities in teaching, accessibility, and technology.
Method of application
Meet the Qualifications? Apply now at Biz Afric Solutions on docs.google.com