Teaching Assistant (m/f/d) - IT Project Management with AI

Who we are:

neuefische GmbH, with our brands neuefische and Spiced Academy , has been Germany’s leading tech bootcamp provider for over ten years. Our programs create opportunities for people to launch fulfilling careers while driving the digital skills transformation across Germany.

To date, over 7,000 participants have trained with us, and around 70% start working in tech immediately after the bootcamp. With 40% female participation , our courses not only build skilled professionals but also foster greater diversity in the tech industry. Many programs conclude with certifications from renowned partners such as IHK, Amazon, and CompTIA .

Our vision: To transform lives by equipping people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed in tech—online and on campus, in both German and English.

Your Focus Areas

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support participants throughout the bootcamp experience, help guide their learning process, and contribute to a motivating and successful learning environment.

Project Management: Product discovery, user needs, prioritization, roadmapping, stakeholder management, metrics, MVP thinking, and agile collaboration.

IT Project Management: Project planning, scope definition, timelines, risk management, communication, coordination with technical teams, and delivery workflows.

Agile Methods: Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, retrospectives, and working in iterative environments.

Tools & Workflows: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Notion, Figma, or comparable collaboration and planning tools.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Engagement

• Actively support students by answering questions, clarifying concepts, and assisting with exercises, projects, and assignments.

• Facilitate learning by applying technical knowledge in practice and helping students overcome challenges.

• Encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and a growth mindset within the cohort.

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated.

• Assist the coach during lessons by reinforcing key concepts and guiding students through exercises.

Cohort Administration

• Manage daily check-ins and track student attendance, ensuring accurate records.

• Monitor student progress by reporting observations on attendance, engagement, and performance to the coach.

• Provide timely feedback to coaches on cohort dynamics or emerging issues.

• Collaborate with Program and Careers teams to support the full student journey and career preparation.

Requirements

* Professional Experience:* Proven professional experience in Product Management** or IT Project Management.

Strong understanding of modern workflows, tools, and collaboration practices.

* Demonstrate strong AI fluency and a practical understanding of how AI tools can support modern work in Product Management or IT Project Management.

* Language Proficiency:** Native or Near-Native English is mandatory (course language).

* Methodology: Strong experience with agile methods (Scrum/Kanban/Lean).

Ideally, previous experience in teaching, mentoring, training, or workshop facilitation.

What We Offer

30 days holiday

Campus in Berlin

‍ An opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Tech-Education

A platform to grow as a part of a team of dedicated professionals

⚓️ Remote Work

Creative Freedom: Influence what and how the next generation of devs learns by evolving our curriculum.

️ Network: Join a community of elite tech educators and developers

* Even if you feel like ticking only 60% of the requirements, we would still like to review your application. At neuefische, we attach great importance to equal opportunities and respectful cooperation. All applicants should be valued equally - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. We value diversity and we are committed to integration and diversity.