Whizara offers student-centered, highly engaging and interactive programs for in-person coding classes for K-12 students. The company is looking for enthusiastic, high-energy coding instructors for its Scratch classes offered in Staten Island, NY. Read on if you are a coding enthusiast and passionate about teaching the must-have 21st century skill to kids.

Job responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class
• Follow the provided curriculum and lesson plans, set student's goals, motivate and guide students to provide an enjoyable learning experience
• Monitor student progress, advise students and provide feedback and support to students as required to meet student outcomes and course objectives
• Inspire and motivate students; identify learning styles and apply a variety of teaching methods as required
• Work effectively with students, teachers and parents to achieve course goals
• Provide feedback from classroom experience into curriculum development, instructional methods, objectives and philosophy
• Work independently and be a self-starter
• Communicate via email and phone with us as needed

Job Requirements

• Computer science student or recent computer science grad (GPA 3.0 or above)
• Experience with Robotics(LEGO Spike Prime and Essential) and/or coding (Python, HTML/CSS, Javascript, Java, C , Scratch)
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience is highly preferred
• Very comfortable with technology and using computers
• Ability to think on feet and be assertive and creative to keep students engaged while teaching
• Must be empathetic towards students and able to use different teaching methods as required to explain concepts
• Must be comfortable teaching kids including elementary, middle and high school students
• Must be able to work in a classroom environment

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have work authorization to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching/Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person