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

Concorde Education; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging Coding Instructor to lead after-school enrichment classes at partner schools. Instructors introduce students to foundational programming concepts through hands-on projects, using Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, or beginner web tools.

Class sessions meet weekly after school and adapt to different grade levels. You will guide students in creative problem solving, demonstrate concepts in an accessible way, and help them build simple digital projects while

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credits and experience with coding or programming tools.
• Experience working with school-age students and strong communication skills.
• Comfortable using Chromebooks or web-based tools in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Scratch

Python

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

School-age experience

Education

60 college credits

Tools

Scratch

Python

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

Chromebooks

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