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This flexible part-time position offers 6-25 hours/week, with summer camps as the anchor of your schedule and school-year hours tailored to your continued availability.
Coaching Pathways: As a Code Coach, you’ll mentor young learners through one of our teaching modalities, based on your expertise, interests, and schedule:
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Code Coaching - Personalized Learning Experience * One-on-one or one-on-two immersive coding sessions * Guide beginners through visual programming in Scratch or Snap * Mentor advanced students in Python, JavaScript, or specialized languages like Java, C++ * Co-design projects that align with students’ interests while following our proven curriculum frameworks
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Code Class - Structured Learning Experience * Facilitate curriculum-driven classes with higher student-to-coach ratios * Deliver engaging content in an interactive group setting * Guide students through sequential skill-building activities and projects
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FIRST LEGO League Programs * Lead students in FIRST LEGO League Challenge and Explore programs * Guide teams through robotics design, programming, and competition preparation * Foster collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEM fundamentals * Help students develop both technical skills and core values of innovation and teamwork
Why This Role Matters:
- Inspire the AI generation - Equip young people with skills needed in our rapidly evolving tech landscape
- Connect with a vibrant community - Engage with forward-thinking parents and students who are passionate about technology
- Make a lasting impact - Shape the future by mentoring tomorrow’s innovators and problem-solvers
- Grow professionally - Deepen your own expertise while teaching what you love
Requirements
- PASSION - Genuine enthusiasm for technology education and youth development
- Communication Excellence - Ability to explain complex concepts simply and connect with both students and parents
- Technical Background - Computer Science, Engineering, or related field experience (for college students) or relevant industry experience (for professionals)
- Coding Versatility - Strong foundation in programming fundamentals with practical skills in languages like Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Java, or C++
- Group Leadership - Comfort managing and engaging groups of kids across a full camp day
- Growth Mindset - Willingness to learn alongside students and model lifelong learning
About the company
theCoderSchool is an immersive learning hub where young minds discover the art and science of coding. We create a dynamic, innovative environment that ignites curiosity and nurtures computational thinking in all kids! In today’s AI-driven world, digital literacy isn’t just an advantage-it’s essential. Join us in our mission: Learn to Code, Shape the Future.
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