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
Students may explore topics such as:
- 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