After-School Coding & STEAM Instructor

ADP, Inc.; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is seeking a part-time Coding Activity Specialist for the Middle School program in Elmhurst, NY. The role focuses on teaching computer science concepts to middle school students after school, with a school-day alignment and weekend opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a minimum bachelor’s degree or is a current college student and at least two years of programming preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in programming, or equivalent training.
• Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants.
• Develop lesson plans of age-appropriate programming activities and themes that will support the development of social-emotional learning competencies, seek to build skills and encourage collaboration.
• Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner.
• Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude.
• Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director.
• Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets.
• Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.

Skills

Scratch programming

Arduino

Electrical circuitry

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is seeking a part-time Coding Activity Specialist for the Middle School program in Elmhurst, NY. The role focuses on teaching computer science concepts to middle school students after school, with a school-day alignment and weekend opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a minimum bachelor’s degree or is a current college student and at least two years of programming preparation.