Application Guide

How to Apply for Digital Skill Instructor

at Skybil

🏢 About Skybil

Skybil is building an EdTech Nation focused on empowering people with valuable technology and finance skills while creating real job opportunities. They partner with skilled professionals to train learners and scale impact across Nigeria, making this role ideal for someone passionate about education technology and social impact in emerging markets.

About This Role

As a Digital Skill Instructor at Skybil, you'll teach technology or finance skills to learners in Nigeria through part-time instruction. This role involves creating practical learning experiences that directly contribute to Skybil's mission of creating job opportunities through skill development, making it impactful for both individual learners and broader economic empowerment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve preparing lesson materials focused on practical, job-relevant skills, conducting interactive teaching sessions with Nigerian learners, providing personalized feedback on student projects, and collaborating with Skybil's team to align instruction with current job market needs. You'll balance teaching delivery with ongoing skill development to stay current in your field.

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🎯 Who Skybil Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of hands-on experience in specific tech or finance domains (like software development, data analysis, digital marketing, or financial planning) with a portfolio to demonstrate practical expertise
  • Is based in Nigeria and understands the local context for digital skill development and job market needs
  • Combines strong technical knowledge with clear teaching abilities and genuine passion for mentoring others
  • Can communicate complex technical concepts in accessible ways for learners at different skill levels

📝 Tips for Applying to Skybil

1

Explicitly state your location in Nigeria in your application materials, as this is a firm requirement

2

Showcase a portfolio of practical work rather than just listing skills - include links to projects, code repositories, or case studies

3

Highlight any previous teaching, mentoring, or training experience, even if informal (like community workshops or peer mentoring)

4

Demonstrate understanding of Skybil's specific mission by mentioning how your skills align with their focus on creating job opportunities in Nigeria

5

Emphasize your availability for part-time scheduling and flexibility for potential remote teaching sessions

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience in tech or finance with concrete examples of hands-on work', 'Your teaching philosophy and approach to making complex topics accessible to learners', "Why you're passionate about Skybil's mission of creating job opportunities through skill development in Nigeria", 'How your location in Nigeria gives you insight into local learning needs and job market realities']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Skybil's specific programs and courses currently offered in Nigeria
  • → The Nigerian digital skills gap and job market trends in tech/finance sectors
  • → EdTech challenges and opportunities specific to the Nigerian context
  • → Skybil's partnerships with organizations or companies in Nigeria
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific project from your portfolio and how you would teach its key concepts to beginners
2 How would you adapt your teaching approach for learners with varying levels of digital literacy in Nigeria?
3 What experience do you have with practical, hands-on teaching methods versus theoretical instruction?
4 How do you stay current with technology or finance trends relevant to the Nigerian job market?
5 Describe a time you helped someone develop a practical skill that led to tangible results
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without clearly demonstrating Nigerian residency or understanding of the local context
  • Focusing only on theoretical knowledge without showing practical application through portfolio examples
  • Using generic teaching approaches without tailoring to Skybil's mission of creating job opportunities
  • Failing to address the part-time nature of the role or showing inflexibility in scheduling

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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