Machine Learning Pathway Tutor - Freelance

Kiron is delivering the Thrive program, a career-focused initiative designed to equip learners with in-demand digital and professional skills to improve their access to the job market. As part of the Machine Learning specialization running from May to August 2026, Kiron is seeking a freelance tutor to provide structured academic support and applied guidance to learners throughout the program.

Facilitating open-ended group tutoring sessions via Zoom for learners taking the Machine Learning specialisation (between May and August 2026, up to 4 hours a week): 

• Supporting learners with understanding core topics in Machine Learning (ML) and LLMs with Python technologies: from supervised and unsupervised learning with scikit-learn, to PyTorch for Deep Learning, as well as setting up tools such as Hugging Face Hub, GitHub and Llama 3. 

• Aligning advice with course content on DataCamp (full access provided) and Thrive’s overall learning objectives 

• Providing formative (interim mid-term) structured feedback on project work assignments and applied projects designed by the Applied AI Institute for Europe. 

• Collaborating closely with the Learning Designer to align session delivery with curriculum goals

• Providing lighter (1h/week) support between September and October, including evaluation of top learner projects and optional attendance at in-person graduation event (Berlin).

• Contributing to continuous improvement of the Thrive program and ML specialization module through open feedback and constructive criticisms.

• Providing lighter (1h/week) support between September and October, including evaluation of top learner projects and optional attendance at in-person graduation event (Berlin)

• Active and up-to-date skills in industry-standard tools for Python programming for data science, machine learning, NLP and other applied AI use cases, including familiarity with: 

  • scikit-learn 

  • PyTorch 

  • Hugging Face 

• Experience working with Git version control for data projects 

• Professional experience in applying Machine Learning and/or AI Engineering principles in any non-academic sector (corporate, government, healthcare) 

• Strong communication skills in English (C1+)

Nice-to-have;

• Prior teaching, mentoring, or tutoring experience, particularly in the technical domain

• Comfortable working with diverse, international learning community 

• Intercultural understanding and sensitivity

• Weekly commitment: 2 - 4 hours 

• Agreement End: 31.10.2026

• Hourly rate: 28 - 35€

• Further references & possibility of contributing to future Kiron projects

• Invitation to in-person events