After-School Scratch Coding Instructor (Contract)

Concorde Education; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking enthusiastic Scratch Coding Instructors who are interested in providing instructional services for after-school enrichment programs at partner schools. Instructors will deliver engaging, project-based Scratch activities, guiding students to design games, animations, and interactive stories while fostering computational thinking and responsible technology use.

Assignments vary by school, typically 1–4 instructional hours per week, with programs lasting 8–10 weeks.

Qualifications

• 60+ completed college credits or equivalent instructional/tech experience
• Experience using Scratch or introductory programming platforms
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring children or adolescents
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate Scratch coding instruction.
• Prepare for each instructional session using approved curriculum, provided lesson plans, or instructor-developed activities when appropriate.
• Guide students through the creation of games, animations, interactive stories, and other coding projects.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying experience levels and learning styles.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
• Follow all applicable school policies, site procedures, safety expectations, and emergency protocols.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled instructional sessions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Classroom management

Education

60 college credits

Tools

Scratch

Chromebooks

Laptops

Job description

Concorde Education is seeking enthusiastic Scratch Coding Instructors who are interested in providing instructional services for after-school enrichment programs at partner schools. Instructors will deliver engaging, project-based Scratch activities, guiding students to design games, animations, and interactive stories while fostering computational thinking and responsible technology use.

Assignments vary by school, typically 1–4 instructional hours per week, with programs lasting 8–10 weeks.