Instructor - Competitive Programming (DSA)

Newton School of Technology · Pune district, India

About the Company: Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B. Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world’s most advanced technology roles.

About the Role: We are looking for a Competitive Programming / DSA enthusiast who can inspire and mentor the next generation of software engineers.

As an Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching Data Structures & Algorithms and Competitive Programming , helping students develop strong problem-solving skills and preparing them for coding competitions, technical interviews, and software engineering careers.

This role is particularly suited for someone who has a strong programming background and genuinely enjoys solving challenging problems and teaching others how to approach them .

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct engaging classroom sessions on DSA and Competitive Programming .
• Teach algorithms, data structures, problem-solving techniques, and coding patterns.
• Mentor students through progressively challenging coding problems.
• Prepare coding assignments, contests, assessments, and practice problems.
• Conduct doubt-solving and individual/group mentoring sessions.
• Help students improve their performance on platforms such as Codeforces, CodeChef, LeetCode, and AtCoder .
• Mentor students for competitive programming contests and technical interviews.
• Track student performance and provide actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with the academic team to continuously improve curriculum, problem sets, and learning outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-5 years of experience in Software Development, Competitive Programming, Coding Instruction, Teaching Assistance, or a related field.
• Strong command of Data Structures & Algorithms .
• Strong programming skills in C++ preferred.
• Demonstrated Competitive Programming experience.
• Experience with platforms such as Codeforces, CodeChef, AtCoder, LeetCode , etc.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• A genuine interest in teaching and mentoring students .

Good to Have:

• Strong Codeforces / CodeChef rating .
• ICPC participation or experience in competitive programming contests.
• Experience mentoring students or conducting coding sessions.
• Experience creating programming problems or conducting coding contests.
• Strong understanding of algorithms beyond interview-level DSA.

Why join NST?

• Be part of a mission-driven team bridging the gap between education and employability
• through hands-on, industry-focused learning. Work with ICPC world finalists, ex-Googlers,
• ex-ISRO scientists, and IIT/IISc mentors from Google, CRED, Swiggy, and Goldman Sachs.
• Gain real-world exposure through AI, open-source, and government-backed projects with
• IITs. Learn Full Stack Development, Data Science, and DevOps with a placement-driven
• curriculum, mock interviews, and 2,000+ hiring partners. Shape India’s next generation of
• tech leaders.