Coding Instructor (Visual Block-Based) – Coding for kids Alpha Coding
Inspring Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders, Today
We are looking for coding instructors/teachers who have experience in teaching kids, who are comfortable with technology and passionate for inspiring, leading, and teaching grade 1 to 12 students in a fun environment. No coding experience necessary as training will be provided. This is a part-time and casual position that has the possibility of full-time role during PA days and camps.
Ideal for college/university graduates in various disciplines that are passionate with teaching and wanting to make a difference in young generations. Also ideal for graduating students who are keen on teaching others, developing fun computer coding curriculum/themes and teaching plans.
Below are some characteristics of individuals we’re looking for:
- Passionate for coaching, leading and inspiring younger generation
- Energetic, creative and openness to learning?
- Proactive and engaging in a fun way to teach kids learn new skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Want to have positive impacts on kids
- Positive attitude and a sense of humour
- Enthusiasm for building curriculum, teaching plans, training other instructors
- A tech enthusiast and passion for technology, computers and coding
Instructor Role
- Lead coding classes and events
- Inspire creativity and curiosity in students
- Present and teach Alpha Coding lesson plans
- Build curriculum and teaching plans, and train other instructors
- Create safe, comfortable and fun classroom environments
- Work with students to develop their own individual learning path
- Contribute to the continuous development of Alpha Coding curriculum
- Track each student’s progress and provide feedback to parents
- Come up with projects/themes for the class in addition to the existing curriculum
- We also offer programmes at local schools or private tutoring – you may need to travel to these locations
Requirements
- College/university graduates with a diploma or degree in various disciplines
- Experience working with and leading kids in learning settings such as school, summer camps, Montessori, outdoor adventures
- Experience in teaching or tutoring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral
- Comfortable using and/or learning computer, software, hardware, electronics, new technologies
- Reliable, energetic, and well-organized
- Pass a police clearance/vulnerability sector check
Preferred
- Teaching experience, camp counsellor
- Background in computer science / programming, software engineering, computer engineering
- Flexible schedule
- CPR training
- Some customer service and sales experience is ideal
Benefits
- Alpha Coding is a fun, entrepreneurial and casual place with the goal to inspire young generations to become inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs
- We use curriculum developed by Google computer science experts and experienced teachers –you will learn world-class curriculum from the experts and are also welcome to present your ideas to spark curiosity and creativity in students
- Alpha Coding utilizes open source tools and curriculum supported by large tech companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook
- Training and tools developed by Google are provided to instructors to help you grow your skills or career
- You will be a valued member of a community that inspires young generations to become tomorrow’s technology leaders
Job Features
| Employment Type | Contract or Employee |
| Salary/Rate | $15-$19/hour |
| Commencement Date | Jul-Aug 2019 |