Coding Instructor (Visual Block-Based: App Inventor, Scratch, Minecraft) – Coding for kids

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Remote / virtual, Toronto / Greater Toronto Area
Posted 9 months ago

Inspring Tomorrow's Technology Leaders, Today

Coding Instructor (Visual Block-Based: App Inventor, Scratch, Minecraft) – Coding for Kids

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. Both part-time and full-time position available based on customer’s demand and/or time of year.

This coding instructor role is mainly for teaching visual block-based coding such as App Inventor, Scratch, Minecraft, or TinkerCAD.

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, specifically visual block-based coding such as App Inventor, Scratch, Minecraft, and TinkerCAD
  • 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 or camps
  • Experience in teaching or tutoring
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral
  • Comfortable learning new technologies such as new application, software, and hardware
  • 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

Commencement DateOngoing
Salary/Rate$17-$22/hour
Employment TypeContract or Employee

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