After-School STEM & Coding Instructor (Part-Time)

Concorde Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging Coding Instructor to lead hands-on after-school enrichment classes for students. Programs introduce students to foundational programming concepts through project-based learning, using Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, or beginner web development tools.

Classes meet once per week after school, with rolling start dates across partner schools. You will foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while maintaining a positive classroom environment and

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credits.
• Experience with coding or programming tools (Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, or similar).
• Experience working with school-age students.
• Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Comfortable supporting students using Chromebooks or web-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging project-based coding sessions.
• Demonstrate programming concepts in an accessible way for beginners.
• Support students as they build simple coding projects.
• Adapt activities based on student experience levels.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Communicate with school staff and Concorde program coordinators.

Skills

Scratch

Python

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

Education

60 college credits

Tools

Chromebooks

Web-based tools

Job description

Location: On-site at partner schools (varies by assignment) Schedule: Typically 1–4 hours per week after school Program Length: Usually ~10 weeks per course Start Dates: Rolling openings throughout the school year Compensation: $50+ per instructional hour (flexible based on experience)

About the Role

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging Coding Instructor to lead hands-on after-school enrichment classes for students. Programs introduce students to foundational programming concepts through fun, project-based learning. Depending on the assignment and student grade level, instructors may teach introductory block-based coding or beginner text-based programming. Classes typically meet once per week after school and focus on creativity, problem-solving, and building simple digital projects.

Example Topics

• Introductory coding concepts (sequencing, loops, conditionals)
• Game or animation creation using Scratch or ScratchJr
• Beginner programming concepts in Python
• Web development basics (HTML, CSS, simple JavaScript)
• Debugging and computational thinking
• Creating interactive projects and simple apps
• Collaboration, iteration, and problem-solving
• Assignments may vary by school and may use Scratch, Python, or beginner web development tools

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging project-based coding sessions
• Demonstrate programming concepts in an accessible way for beginners
• Support students as they build simple coding projects
• Adapt activities based on student experience levels
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Communicate with school staff and Concorde program coordinators

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credits
• Experience with coding or programming tools (Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, or similar)
• Experience working with school-age students
• Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Comfortable supporting students using Chromebooks or web-based tools

Who This Role Is Great For

• Teachers or teaching assistants
• Computer science or engineering students
• Software developers or tech professionals
• STEM tutors or coding club leaders
• Anyone who enjoys teaching kids how technology works