Bli Computer Science Instructor, Bli Computer - Philadelphia, United States - Heights Philadelphia

Heights Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Our Computer Science instructors are the core of our BLI Computer Science Academy, held on-campus at Penn, teaching and serving as near-peer role models for our high school students.

This program is a key part of the Heights Inveniam partnership with Penn Engineering.

Our Blended Learning Initiative (BLI) Computer Science program aims to fundamentally broaden access and forge pathways into computer science, technology, and engineering among Philadelphia students from underinvested communities.

Classes will include Intro and Intermediate Java for high school students.

The curriculum is part of our AP Computer Science A curriculum, as this program is part of preparing students for AP CS A, and ultimately success in tech majors and careers.

They will work with the Associate Director of STEM Pathways and Computer Science consultant to ensure a positive summer experience that will inspire students to continue with our program during the school year.

Heights will hold instructor orientation and training on 1-2 days between June

You'll be responsible for:

Coteaching a class of approximately 20 students using our curriculum for 4 hours per day
Helping students write and troubleshoot code and work on coding projects
Serving as a mentor to students, building rapport with them, and sharing your experience and enthusiasm for computer science and/or related fields
Facilitating/participating in 23 panel discussions on topics related to getting students excited about pursuing a CS, Engineering, or Tech major and career, learning what college is like, and similar topics
Attending instructor team meetings, 12 afternoons per week between 3:004:00pm
Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behavior, conducting student outreach (via
Engaging and encouraging students to continue on with AP Computer Science A in our schoolyear program and/or at their school
Administering pre and post diagnostic assessments and surveys
Providing feedback to refine and improve student learning and experience in our program

About you:

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, STEM Education, or a related field
Familiarity with computer programming, Java preferred
Prior experience working with adolescents, preferably in an instructional setting and in an urban

- educational setting

Interest in advancing equity and access to Computer Science among students from underinvested

- communities

Enthusiastic and engaging
Willing to take initiative
Patient, flexible, adaptable
Strong leadership and problemsolving skills
Personal and/or professional background related to understanding the experience of our Black, Latino, and firstgeneration scholars

Heights employees:

Must meet expectations to report inperson on a schedule determined by their direct manager and/or the Vice President of the team.
Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
Strong orientation to customer service, particularly with regard to students, partners and colleagues
Fluency in the use of data and data systems. Maintains appropriate engagement with data entry, reporting and review.
Must adhere to COVID safety guidelines as established by Heights and/or its partners.
Officebased staff should be mindful of the organization's strong recommendation that staff maintain up to date with COVID vaccination and boosters.
Sitebased staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and must submit to any COVID testing or other health screenings as required by the Department of Human Services and/or the School District of Philadelphia.
Must be able to work in a busy, often complex work environment that is generally climate controlled.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Access to reliable transportation required