After-School Coding Instructor (Part-time)

Come join us to impact your community! We are looking for after-school teachers to teach students basic coding/logic in the community.

Now hiring a fun and creative after-school teacher for our growing after school programs in the Austin area! Responsible, talented, creative and enthusiastic coding teacher needed to teach classes to children. Must be available select days during the week from 2:30-4:30. Teaching opportunities are also available on Saturday morning.

Our STEM and coding classes take place at schools, community centers and our studio in Austin. They are 45-60 minutes long for ages 7 to adult. Classes can incorporate coding, games, and problem-solving. Must be willing to travel to different locations in the Austin metro area to teach classes. Must have reliable transportation and be dependable (arrive before class start time) and professional.

This is a good opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping kids think logically. Positive interaction with students, parents and school faculty is expected. We're looking for someone with good communication skills who can engage students and who replies promptly to emails, texts and calls for scheduling purposes.

Opportunities for additional hours may include:

• Studio Workshops/ Classes/ Special Events (evening or weekends)
• New program training
• Spring, Summer, Winter Break Camps

Preferred Qualifications:

· Working history with children ages 7 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.)

· Experience with computer programming or technology

Who We Are

My Coding Place is a coding studio with a physical location in Austin, TX that opened in 2018. We teach coding to kids and adults to solve problems with digital solutions! We specialize in teaching problem-solving and critical thinking through coding and STEM. Our teachers introduce students to hot topics like chess, robotics, Python, digital art, Web development, 3D printing, and more, using a variety of platforms to train the next generation of innovators.

Requirements:

• Interest in working with and engaging children
• Passion for solving problems and passing on the analytical skillset
• Belief in the power of technology to change lives
• Enthusiasm for pursuing creative areas with technology such as video, animation, graphics, music, and coding
• Ability to work well with a variety of ages and personalities
• Able to pass a background check

Benefits

• Training: Opportunity to learn new skills
• Ongoing Support: Teamwork! As an Instructor, you’ll receive support from our team to succeed in the schools. Continue to build your teaching experience through diverse lesson plans and contribute to our curriculum
• Diverse Tasks: No day will be the same
• Community Impact: You will teach amazing kids a valuable skill

This position is part-time. Depending on candidate availability and the time of year, our instructors typically work between 6-12 hours per week, with seasonal camp weeks ranging from 15-25 hours a week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 15 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you aware that this is a part-time position that could start at 3 hours a week depending on class enrollment?
• Tell us why you think you are a good fit this opportunity. Thank you for your time!
• What percentage of time are you willing to travel to schools in the Austin area to teach or supervise?

Experience:

• coding: 1 year (Required)
• teaching or tutoring: 1 year (Required)
• chess: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78731: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24