Scratch Instructor (Part Time, In Person)

Concorde Education; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking a part-time Scratch Instructor in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves planning and facilitating collaborative coding instructional sessions using various block coding languages like Scratch and Blockly.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, have teaching or tutoring experience, and demonstrate the ability to work independently with students of varying skill levels. This position offers an opportunity to nurture computer science and coding skills in a diverse student environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience required.
• Fluency with Scratch or other block coding languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and facilitates collaborative coding instructional sessions.
• Assists students in the development of computer science and coding skills.
• Maintains consistent communication with the Director of Educational Development.

Skills

Ability to instruct in block coding languages

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scratch

Blockly

Ozobot

Sphero

Drones

Job description

Job Title: Scratch Instructor (Part Time)

General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates collaborative coding instructional sessions using a variety of block coding languages, robotics, tools, and applications.

Major Duties

• Meets regularly with the Director of Educational Development
• Plans and facilitates learning sessions
• Assists students in the development of computer science and coding skills
• Maintains consistent communication the Director of Educational Development
• Models appropriate academic and social behaviors
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, academic profiles, and skill levels.
• Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, a desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility.
• Knowledge and ability to instruct students in block coding languages such as Scratch and/or Blockly.
• Ability to instruct students on how to control a robot (Ozobot, Sphero, drones, etc) using block coding languages.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to drive future instruction.
• Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem solving to various situations.
• Must be able to instruct students of varying skill and experience levels in multiple programs based on interest and ability.
  
  

Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor's degree, teaching and/or tutoring experience, and have or be willing to become fluent with Scratch or other block coding languages