If you're a Teacher and you're looking to avoid being forced back into classrooms and being exposed to COVID-19. Consider transitioning to a career in Tech. Education Technology or EdTech is a BOOMING industry that needs educators with classroom experience.
Some EdTech Jobs:
Professional Learning Specialists are people who serve as a beacon of insight and creativity into how customers can best use Ed software, They leverage instructional strategies, curriculum design and presentation skills to succeed.
Curriculum Designers are people who as you can probably guess, design curriculums and learning paths for Users/Students and ensures they're being exposed to the right material in a way to enhance the overall learning and retention experience.
There are even jobs where you'll actually still be a Teacher but your lessons and school will be distributed by the EdTech company itself. Usually to different markets and schools. Here's a Remote job for a Special Ed teacher in Cali:
I love Tech because the possibilities are endless. It's so pervasive it's literally in every industry and niche. Choose your flavor, there's probably a dedicated Tech community to that niche with it's own set of Job Boards. I pulled all these roles from EdSurge.com
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Here’s a cleaner, stronger script for “Tell me about yourself” that sounds like a real person and still checks the boxes.
Use this structure: Present role and strengths, proof, why you’re here, close.
Script:
“Sure. Right now I’m a [current role] with about [X years] in [space], and my lane is [2 to 3 strengths that match the job]. Most of my work has been focused on [type of problems you solve] and getting results in [tools, environments, stakeholders].
In my last role at [Company], I [did a specific thing] and that led to [clear outcome]. Another example is when I [second specific thing], which improved [result]. So I’m used to coming in, learning fast, and delivering without needing a ton of hand holding.
The reason I’m talking to you is because this role is a step deeper into [what this job emphasizes], and your team is doing [specific thing about the company or team] that I want to be part of. I’m looking for a place where I can bring my strengths in [strengths] and take on bigger scope over time.
So that’s the quick version. Happy to go deeper on anything you want.”
Black people, You've probably seen me talk about my mission to help 500 Black people get new jobs in tech.
And you've probably asked yourself, "how do I become a part of that?"
Here's exactly how:
1:1 Career Coaching
This is the most direct path. We build a personalized strategy around your background, your target role, and what the market looks like right now. You stop guessing and start moving with a plan that's actually built for you.
My free Skool community is the most accessible way to get into this. You get live workshops, proven job search frameworks, and a community of people who are actively in the process and winning. If you're not ready for 1:1 coaching yet, this is where you start building the foundation that gets you there.
If you’re a Black developer in Canada with strong full stack experience and you’re looking for a remote role paying $125K–$145K CAD, I can refer you directly to the hiring manager for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer role at Proof (legal tech).
They’re looking for someone who can build and maintain scalable backend services, develop modern interfaces with React and TypeScript, and ship high impact features across a rapidly growing platform used by thousands of law firms.
If you have 1 to 3 years of full stack experience and have worked on production systems, APIs, or modern web apps, they would love to talk with you.
If you’d like to be considered for a FREE referral please submit your resume here and put “FS Dev – Proof” in the job title field so we can route your application correctly: jupiterhr.ca/get-referral
I want Black people to learn this early, if you do not document your impact, someone else will shrink it until it fits their comfort and their budget. That’s why I always say Stay Dangerous, because staying dangerous is how you avoid getting played at work.
I learned it when I resigned from one of many toxic workplaces. The environment was already draining, but what pushed me over the edge was how comfortable they were letting me carry weight without naming it or valuing it.
When I gave notice, the tone changed very fast. I heard, “You’ve been such a big part of this team,” “We didn’t realize you were feeling this way,” and “What would it take to keep you.”
You might see the title AI Architect floating around and not really know what the job is. It is one of the fastest growing roles in tech, and most people misunderstand it. Here is what the role actually does.
What It Is
An AI Architect designs the systems, workflows, and infrastructure that let a company use artificial intelligence in a real, functional way. They are not just building models. They are making decisions about how AI fits into the business, what tools get used, how data flows, and how everything stays secure and reliable.
What They Do
They map out how AI will support the company’s goals. They work with engineering, product, data, and leadership to decide which problems AI should solve. They choose the right models or tools, design the pipelines, and make sure the systems can scale. They also keep an eye on ethics, compliance, and risk because bad AI decisions can expose a company fast.
Black people, be careful with the coworker who always comes to you for help but never brings your name into the room.
It usually starts small.
They ask for your take on something.
They need help shaping a message.
They want feedback on a solution.
You give them the clarity they did not have.
Then the meeting comes. Suddenly the idea is theirs. The strategy is theirs. The win is theirs.