Who We Are
theCoderSchool is the #1 after-school coding program in Silicon Valley. The future will be ever more dependent on technology so let's get our young generation ready. Learn to Code, Change the World.
http://missionviejo.thecoderschool.com/
Job Summary
theCoderSchool is looking for passionate year-round Code Coaches to teach our next generation how to change the world! You will meet incredible kids, teach them how to code (and how to think like a coder!), and be rewarded with an amazing experience. This is a part-time position for 2-30 hours/week (same times weekly), depending on your schedule. Our open hours will be generally 3:30-7:30pm on select weekdays and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. If you have availability in other hours, please let us know. We will provide Instructor Training, and will use more of a "teaching methodology" than a curriculum. Much of our teaching will be reverse-engineering games or concepts, and will adapt to a particular student's interests and skills. We are hiring immediately for In-Person Coding Tutors.
Responsibilities
A Code Coach 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.
1. Private and Semi-Private Tutoring. One-to-one or one-to-few coding lessons for kids. Typically in Scratch/Snap for the younger kids and Javascript/HTML, Python and Game Dev for older kids. Specialty programming like Unity/C#, Godot, Swift, or Roblox/Minecraft is a huge plus!
2. Group Code Class. Inspire students who are new to code with instructor-led projects. Work with a more set-curriculum for drag-and-drop languages that you'll teach in a classroom style using the "Scratch" environment that was developed by MIT.
This position rocks because you will:
* Meet, mentor, and grow amazing kids who are ready to learn, and potentially manage a team of kids to create an application.
* Meet and communicate with parents - many of whom will be techies themselves, who work at some of the best companies and startups in Silicon Valley.
* Give back to the community and help grow our next generation by sharing your knowledge of technology
Requirements:
What do we want from you? Read on.
* PASSION. All caps! You ooze excitement for technology; you can't wait to play with the latest 3D gaming platform. Your students must be inspired by your energy and enthusiasm :)
* Great Communicator. There will be plenty of chatting with parents, and of course it's often necessary to explain concepts in a few different ways!
* Kid at heart. Our best coaches understand what gets kids excited because they love the same things: gamers please apply!
* Coding Skills. Strong grasp of basic procedural programming. General knowledge of one or more languages is assumed - Javascript, HTML/CSS, Python, C#, Java, and C++ are most helpful. Deep technical skills aren't necessarily required - we prefer you communicate and empathize well with your students.
* Big bonus for game development and app development: Unity, LUA, Roblox, Swift, Minecraft, etc. Gamers encouraged to apply!
* Experience teaching kids is a plus
* Year round - staying with us during the year - not just for summer!
* College and high school students with an AP Computer Science (Java) background encouraged to apply
* U.S. Citizens or Permanent Green-Card only; clean criminal background check required (no Felony, Misdemeanor or DUI convictions)
Interested? Send us an email with a cover letter and resume. Let's do this!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mission Viejo, CA 92692: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person