Instructor for Gifted Education in Computer Science

vor 1 Woche

Leipzig, Deutschland Optimax Energy Vollzeit

Job Type

Part-Time

Location

Leipzig, Germany

Workspace

Leipzig

**About us**:
At Optimax Energy, we have been developing smart solutions for automated trading systems for over 10 years and are driving the transition to green energy. This makes us a leader in international power trading.

**Your responsibilities**:
You support highly gifted and motivated students from grade 5 up to high school in computer science. Your focus will be on guiding small groups (by age group), preparing them for competitions (e.g. Federal Computer Science Competition, Informatics Olympiad), and providing long-term mentoring. You will work independently, while being strongly supported by Optimax and in close cooperation with schools and the Department of Computer Science at HTWK Leipzig.
- Planning, conducting, and further developing an enrichment program for talented students in computer science (every two weeks, 90 minutes per group)
- Preparing and mentoring students for computer science competitions
- Collaborating with schools and teachers
- Building a long-term support structure in the Halle/Leipzig region
- Optionally: organizing holiday activities, hackdays, etc.

**Your skills**:
**Must-Haves**
- Excellent German skills (minimum C1, spoken and written)
- Advanced or completed studies in Computer Science or Computer Science Education (Master’s level or equivalent qualification) with very good grades
- Teaching or mentoring experience with young people, e.g. through tutoring, study groups, tutorials, youth education, etc.
- Solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals, particularly algorithms, data structures, programming logic and languages
- Ability to convey knowledge in a structured and motivating way
- Independent, reliable, and well-organized work style
- Enthusiasm for working with young people, motivation and patience
- Willingness to provide an extended background check
- Curiosity, commitment to continuous learning, and a passion for working on projects together

**Nice-to-Haves**
- Personal experience participating in computer science competitions (e.g. Federal Computer Science Competition, IOI, _Jugend forscht_, student academies)
- Experience in gifted education or working with high-performing students
- In-depth knowledge of competition-relevant topics (e.g. recursion, graph theory, dynamic programming)
- Didactic training (e.g. in teacher education, tutor training, or educational workshops)

**What we offer**:
**Creative Freedom & Flexibility**
- Shape the program with your own ideas
- Flexible working hours (10-20 hrs)
- Active support from our team and external experts

**Health & Wellbeing**
- Freshly cooked lunch every day
- Office massage service
- EGYM Wellpass
- Sports & mobility offers, including subsidies for a new bicycle

**Flexibility & Benefits**
- Additional vacation for your honeymoon
- Childcare support

**Team Culture & Work Atmosphere**
- Regular team events (game nights, volleyball, excursions, etc.)
- Work in a mission-driven, international team that values diversity and equality
- Open-door atmosphere and flat hierarchies

**Professional Development**
- Independence and responsibility in project work
- 10% of your weekly working time for personal and professional development

**Contact**:
**People & Culture**
Daniel Rautenkranz
+49 (0) 341 355 855 53

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