• *This position is considered an internship for college students majoring in Computer Science. Students who attend CCSU receive three credits towards their CS degree for a 300 level course.
• Who We Are
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theCoderSchool is an after-school drop-off program for kids learning to code. Located in Farmington, Glastonbury, and Cheshire. We provide a fun, energetic, and inspirational environment to bring out that inner hacker in all kids! Our goal is to teach coding in a fun way which helps all students learn.
• Job Summary
Must like children! You will meet incredible kids, teach them how to code (and how to think like a coder!), and be rewarded with an amazing experience. You will be part of a fun and supportive team of code coaches (instructors). This is a part-time position for 6-15 hours/week (same times weekly), depending on your schedule and availability.
• Responsibilities
A Code Coach (coding tutor) is a mentor who teaches kids how to code. At theCoderSchool, we have two basic teaching styles – your assignment will depend on schedule, ability, and desire.
• Code Coaching. One-to-one or one-on-two coding lessons for kids. Younger kids will be taught in Scratch or Snap, while older kids gravitate towards Python/JavaScript or other advanced languages like Java, C++. The kids will generally create apps that you decide with them, and may (or may not) follow our curriculum. Personalization and customization are strongly encouraged.
• Code Class. Traditional curriculum based classes with a larger student to teacher ratio, where all students follow a set specific curriculum. Classes are only for drag and drop and python. Small ratios of 4:1 or 5:1.
What you will experience as a Code Coach:
• Meet, mentor, and grow amazing kids who are ready to be out next generation of coders!
• Meet and share with other Code Coaches who are passionate about the latest platforms and languages.
• Give back to the community and help grow our next generation by sharing your knowledge of technology.
• Have the flexibility to teach what you’re most comfortable with, and learn new things along the way.
• Requirements – What do we want from you?
• PASSION. All caps! This is all about giving back to the kids.
• Great Communicator. There will be plenty of chatting with parents, and of course patience is a virtue when it comes to kids!
• Experience. Our college-level Code Coaches will have Comp Science or Engineering or similar major at a nearby accredited school. Our Veteran Code Coaches will have relevant industry experience.
• Coding Skills. General knowledge of languages is assumed, (some but not all) Python, block coding (scratch), JavaScript, PHP, HTML/CSS, Java are most helpful.
• Python is a must, must know basic python and willing to learn advanced python
• Unity is an extra bonus!
• Deep technical skills aren’t required – we prefer you communicate well and find answers along with students than know everything upfront.
• Teaching Experience. Experience teaching kids in any subject is a plus
School websites to check out:
Farmington.thecoderschool.com
Glastonbury.thecoderschool.com
Cheshire.thecoderschool.com
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $17.00 – $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
Schedule:
• After school
Ability to Commute:
• Glastonbury, CT 06033 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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