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Job Title: Coding Instructor for Kids (Create Website!)
Description
This is a 100% remote part-time position: teaching a small group of kids (ages 10+) web fundamentals. Time/Duration
It is part-time during summer with possibility of extension. Class time is likely to be after 5 pm(PST) or flexible.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a coding instructor who can inspire and teach young students web fundamentals. All our programs are project based with real world examples. We like to do it in a small and interactive setting. Do you enjoy coding and teaching one to children? Do you like to make a difference in the next generation? We’d love to learn more from you!
Why you want to work with us
Make a difference in young students with limited resources by teaching them the most demanding technical skill- coding. This will be a great chance for those who are interested in careers in IT Project Managers or Front End Developers.
Top 3 Responsibilities
Prepare and Review teaching materials: simple and organized
Teach and motivate children to code in an interactive way
Answer questions from students for the assignments (TA can support)
General Responsibilities
Teach a small group of children from web fundamentals to complete the portfolio website on Github: prior teaching experience is desired
Explain with simple and fun examples (we love cookie monsters, lemonade war)
Work with the program manager to develop curriculum and teaching materials before the class
Set up Atom and create a directory to save HTML, CSS, Image files that connect and work for the website
Teach with compassion and patience towards young students (ages 10+)
Required
Solid HTML, CSS, Javascript coding knowledge
Experience to create the website from scratch on Github
Teaching experience with young children or desire to have one
Being comfortable in video recording (DPM will edit ): all classes are Zoom and will be recorded to be uploaded to the website as a part of knowledge sharing.
Communication: Simple & Clear
Responsibility and humility to work as a team and be an inspiration for children
Quiet environment for the online class/recording and have an external microphone for the clear communication and class recording
Nice to have
Critical thinking and problem solving
Writing instructions and teaching materials, syllabus, guidelines
Able to motivate and make the technical stuff sound interesting that children may get engaged
▶️Apply with your resume by emailing us help@orangenote.org with subject line “Application”