Scratch Instructor (Part Time, In-Person)

General Responsibilities

• Plans and facilitates collaborative coding instructional sessions using a variety of block coding languages, robotics, tools, and applications.
• Maintains consistent communication with the Director of Educational Development.
• Assists students in the development of computer science and coding skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to collect and analyze data to drive future instruction.
• Able 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 required.
• Fluency with Scratch or other block coding languages is required.