Location: Claim Academy, St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Part-Time, Contractor
Schedule: Daytime (Flexible weekly hours)
Position Overview:
Claim Academy is seeking an experienced WordPress Web Development & Business
Instructor to teach students how to create professional websites using WordPress, prepare
them for WordPress certification, and provide guidance on starting and growing a successful
freelance web development business. The ideal candidate will not only teach web development
skills but also mentor students on how to set up, market, and manage their own web
development businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
● Teach in-person classes at Claim Academy covering all aspects of WordPress
website development—from basic setup to advanced customization.
● Prepare students for WordPress certification, offering hands-on instruction on building
and managing professional websites.
● Guide students through the business startup process, including selecting a business
structure, registering the business, and setting up essential tools and workflows.
● Provide instruction on how to find and secure clients, including how to network, market
services, and use freelance platforms to attract customers.
● Teach students how to promote their business online using digital marketing strategies
like SEO, social media, email marketing, and content creation.
● Offer pricing strategies for web development services, covering how to structure
project-based, retainer, and hourly pricing.
● Support students in creating business plans, building portfolios, and developing a
strong professional brand as a freelance or small business web developer.
● Offer ongoing mentorship and guidance to help students overcome challenges as they
build their businesses.
● Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust teaching methods to
meet individual learning needs.
● Foster a positive, collaborative learning environment that promotes student participation
and engagement.