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Startup Accelerator Instructor & Curriculum Developer

Outcome SchoolOrange, CAApril 12th, 2026
Outcome School was born from deep curiosity and countless conversations, spirited debates, hard questions, bold ideas, lived logic, shared learning, and intercultural relationships built alongside people from low-income backgrounds, people of color, immigrants, refugees, people from rural communities, and women. Those early discussions centered on an urgent reality many talented people are still locked out of clear, affordable pathways into tech careers and entrepreneurship.Outcome School is a free tech school that offers structured, level-based programs in software engineering, AI, product, robotics, game development, and cybersecurity. Its pathways are designed to help young underserved and minorities build skills step by step through prerequisite-based training, with each level running for 12 weeks. Opportunity Education is not translating into employment for too many underserved youths. Many young people want access to high-growth careers, but lack affordable, practical pathways into tech. Traditional education models are often too slow, too expensive, or too disconnected from workforce outcomes. Underserved youth need more than information, they need training, mentorship, projects, and real hiring pathways. Our Vision To become a leading workforce development platform that bridges the gap between education and employment through outcome-based learning and industry alignment. Core Objectives Deliver Job-ready Technical And Professional Skills To Underserved YouthCreate measurable employment and income outcomes for participants Build strong partnerships with employers to create hiring pathways Develop a scalable and repeatable program model,Outcome School is a mission‑driven nonprofit empowering youth with the skills to build, launch, and scale real technology ventures. Our Startup Accelerator track teaches students how to identify problems, validate ideas, build MVPs, find early customers, and raise capital through bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and venture investment. To expand this program, we’re seeking a passionate Startup Accelerator Volunteer to help design curriculum, create course materials, and mentor students as they build their own tech startups.🚀 About the RoleAs a Startup Accelerator volunteer, you will guide students through the journey of turning ideas into real companies. You’ll design beginner‑friendly curriculum, create slides and assignments, and mentor students as they build startup MVPs (Week 6) and full venture concepts (Week 12). You’ll help them understand customers, define product vision, validate markets, and build early traction strategies.This role is perfect for someone who loves entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowering young founders.🛠️ What You’ll DoDesign and develop curriculum for our Startup Accelerator program.Create course materials, including slides, assignments, templates, and case studies.Teach or support live sessions with workshops, discussions, and founder‑style coaching.Mentor students as they build startup MVPs (Week 6) and final venture products (Week 12).Introduce students to core startup concepts, including identifying and validating real problemscustomer discovery & user interviewsdefining product vision & value propositionbuilding MVPs and prototypesbootstrapping early‑stage venturescrowdfunding strategiesventure capital basicsearly partnerships & collaborationsgo‑to‑market strategyfinding the first 100 customerspitching & storytellingProvide feedback on student ideas, business models, prototypes, and presentations.Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure curriculum quality and consistency.Support students during Demo Day, helping them present their startup concepts to stakeholders.🧠 What You BringExperience in startups, entrepreneurship, product development, or venture building.Ability to explain business and technical concepts in simple, engaging ways.Familiarity with lean startup methods, MVP development, and customer discovery.A passion for teaching, mentoring, and empowering youth.Strong communication and collaboration skills.(Bonus) Experience creating curriculum, slides, or accelerator-style programming.🌟 Why Volunteer With Outcome SchoolMake a meaningful impact on youth exploring entrepreneurship and innovation.Build teaching and leadership experience in a supportive environment.Add curriculum design and startup education to your professional portfolio.Join a mission‑driven team that values creativity, clarity, and community.Help students build real startup concepts they can pitch to future investors or partners.