Salina Code Academy Hiring for Computer Programming After-School Teacher Job at Salina, KS Full Time

Our after school program has an immediate opening for a Computer Programming Teacher. This position provides a student centered, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through a guided learned approach. This position also utilizes a supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of Scratch programming, C#, Python, JavaScript and HTML at grade levels 5-12.
• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.

• Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.

• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.

• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

Solid or on-going subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas: Scratch programming, C#, JavaScript, Python and HTML at grade levels 5-12.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic new after school program setting.

Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Preferred certifications (one of):
Comptia A+
AdvancED STEM Cert
STEM.org Cert
Computer Programming Undergrad classes

Preferred experience:
Teaching experience
Experience or Currently enrolled in a Coding degree
Engineering experience in robotics
Experience or degree in Game Design

Competencies Desired:
Expertise in the relevant subject area.

Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.

Ability to mentor as a positive role model.

Commitment to continuous improvement.

Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.

Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No