Scratch Instructor (Part Time, In-Person)

Concorde Education; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Sterling Heights, Michigan seeks a part-time Scratch Instructor. The instructor will plan and facilitate coding sessions using block coding languages such as Scratch and Blockly. Responsibilities include assisting students with coding skills and maintaining communication with the educational development team. A bachelor's degree and familiarity with block coding are required. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with diverse student populations and fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required along with teaching or tutoring experience.
• Fluency with Scratch or similar block coding languages required.
• Ability to adapt instruction to varying skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate collaborative coding instructional sessions.
• Assist students in the development of coding skills.
• Maintain communication with the Director of Educational Development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Flexibility

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.