KIDS CODING AND ROBOTICS INSTRUCTORS and TRAINEES
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Our kids Computer Science education programs provide an educational and much needed enrichment program that schools can easily implement to compliment their after-school activities. We also have a separate program that can be run as a Holiday and Summer camp. Our increasingly popular program imparts Children with Basic Computer Science skills, our instructors assist children to work on fun experiential projects that are age appropriate while allowing for creativity to soar.
Our programs provide 21st Century Skills that are much needed in the workforce of the future and which can lead to high paying jobs for the next generation. We love the work we do and we are looking for people who share a passion for this wonderful cause.
JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION
Learn to become a Coding and Robotics instructor where you will receive training and practical experience that you can later apply in your career in Computer Science or Education or other field that requires planning, presentation, leadership and thinking on your feet.
Learn to teach kids Robotics and/or Coding Programs at Elementary and Middle Schools using fun lessons that kids naturally engage with. Our training will provide you with theory, classroom management, workshop style application which will be applied in the classroom. Self paced training in the subject matter is supported with curricula that are easy to follow and implement with opportunities for enhancement based on goals set. Successful applicants will work by teaming up with experienced instructors to instruct children Coding and Robotics at various schools from Fall through Spring.
Please do not apply if you: have no interest in being a mentor to children or do not meet the requirements. Previous experience in as a camp counselor or teaching any type of class including swimming, music or dance is a plus.
REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for people who love working with kids and have a positive attitude and are highly motivated. We reimburse for all transportation needs such as taxis or gas to travel to a local school near your college. You must be punctual, willing to learn new skills and be personable with faculty and children alike. If you are motivated and trainable then we would love for you to apply now.
If you have a passion to be a great role model for kids then this is an ideal job for you. Must be neat and respect classrooms, equipment and teammates. Must be a good and prompt communicator and have a good command of language both orally and written.
SKILLS
Technical: No computer coding skills are needed but you must demonstrate an aptitude and a willingness to learn simple coding lessons to teach back to the kids. Typically we start instructors with lessons in scratch and/or code.org. Some may want to teach robotics so you can lead with Lego Mindstorms and/or Ozobots. Those possessing Coding skills may go on to become mentors of other team members and/or teach with Python using trinket.io or similar interface that makes it easy for young learners.
Any of the following skills are a plus: Teaching After School Programs, Being a camp Counselor, Volunteering in Schools, Tutoring Math, Teaching Kids, Coding Games, Robotics with Mindstorms, Ozobots or other robots, Maker Space Programs, 3D Modeling, Drawing, Design, Art or similar experience.
EDUCATION
Working (or having attained) toward a Bachelor degree or higher level Education.
HOURS
Availability requires any afternoon during the week; M-F from 2:30 PM to 5 PM for in person work. Virtual Tutoring is a near future possibility Virtual work hours may include weekend hours and/or hours M-F flexible through 8PM
To be considered for employment we perform a full background check that includes Criminal, Sex Offender, DCF, and other as required by CT or NY Dept of Education.