Part-time Coding Instructor - Staten Island, United States - Learn2Code

Learn2Code

Verified Company

Staten Island, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

Whizara offers student-centered, highly engaging and interactive programs for in-person coding classes for K-12 students. The company is looking for enthusiastic, high-energy coding instructors for its Scratch classes offered in Staten Island, NY. Read on if you are a coding enthusiast and passionate about teaching the must-have 21st century skill to kids.

Job responsibilities

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning
Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class
Follow the provided curriculum and lesson plans, set student's goals, motivate and guide students to provide an enjoyable learning experience
Monitor student progress, advise students and provide feedback and support to students as required to meet student outcomes and course objectives
Work effectively with students, teachers and parents to achieve course goals
Provide feedback from classroom experience into curriculum development, instructional methods, objectives and philosophy
Work independently and be a selfstarter

Job Requirements

Computer science student or recent computer science grad (GPA 3.0 or above)
Experience with Robotics(LEGO Spike Prime and Essential) and/or coding (Python, HTML/CSS, Javascript, Java, C++, Scratch)
Previous teaching or tutoring experience is highly preferred
Very comfortable with technology and using computers
Ability to think on feet and be assertive and creative to keep students engaged while teaching
Must be empathetic towards students and able to use different teaching methods as required to explain concepts
Must be comfortable teaching kids including elementary, middle and high school students
Must be able to work in a classroom environment