Coding Mentor (Contract) - Birmingham, AL

Job Purpose

The Coding Mentor is support the facilitation of the Ed Farm | Apple Foundations program, providing mentorship, guidance, and instruction in coding, app development and the overall CBL Framework. This contract role fosters a positive, hands-on learning environment that prepares learners for careers in technology.

Expectations

The day-to-day job responsibilities will fluctuate seasonally throughout the year. Below is a list of the job responsibilities overall.

• Standard availability Monday - Friday 4:00 - 9:00 PM CST with the flexibility to book outside of standard business hours based on organizational needs
• Facilitate and co-lead coding sessions aligned to curriculum goals and learner needs
• Collaborate with instructional team to refine content, activities, and pacing
• Provide personalized feedback and mentorship to help learners grasp coding concepts and CBL framework
• Model mentor behaviors and coach learners on collaboration, problem solving and flexibility.
• Engage in team planning, reflections, and occasional weekend events/workshops.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated experience in software development, computer science, or related technical field
• Portfolio of relevant coding projects, GitHub repositories, or app prototypes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for teaching and mentoring
• Comfort with Swift, Swift Playgrounds, or similar programming languages/tools
• Ability to support diverse learners with patience and adaptability
• Commitment to Ed Farm's values of equity, creativity, and community
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Prior experience in instruction, mentoring, tutoring, or youth development
• Experience applying the Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) framework or project-based learning
• Familiarity with iOS app development tools and Apple's ecosystem (Xcode, TestFlight,
  
  

Required Skills, Behavior, Or Knowledge

• Foundational understanding of computer science, programming, or app development/software development.
• Experience with Swift (preferred) or another programming language
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple, relatable terms
• Collaborative, flexible, and learner-centered
• Clear verbal communication and active listening
• Committed to creating a supportive learning space
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture
• Teaching and presentation skills