Scratch Instructor (Part Time, In-Person)

Concorde Education; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Florida seeks a part-time Scratch Instructor to facilitate collaborative coding sessions using various block coding languages. The ideal candidate will assist students in developing their coding skills, maintain communication with the Director of Educational Development, and work with diverse student backgrounds. A bachelor's degree and experience in teaching or tutoring are required, along with a willingness to learn block coding languages such as Scratch.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree, teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Willingness to become fluent in Scratch or other block coding languages.
• Experience in instructing students with varying skill levels.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of block coding languages

Data collection and analysis skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scratch

Blockly

Ozobot

Sphero

Drones

Job description

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 with 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.