Coding Instructor (Scratch) Part Time, After-School Program
About The Position
Concorde Education partners with schools nationwide to deliver engaging, instructor-led enrichment programs in STEM, the arts, financial literacy, esports, and other high-interest subjects. Our instructors bring real-world expertise into the classroom and help students explore new interests through hands-on learning. Programs typically run once per week for about 10 weeks, allowing instructors to teach part-time while maintaining other professional or academic commitments. Concorde Education is seeking enthusiastic Coding Instructors to lead Scratch-based after-school enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students. Scratch is a visual programming platform developed by MIT that introduces students to coding through block-based programming. Students create games, animations, and interactive stories while learning foundational programming concepts and computational thinking skills. Classes are hands-on and project-based, designed to make coding accessible for beginners while still engaging students who may already have some experience. Students will explore core programming concepts by building interactive Scratch projects such as games, animations, and digital stories. Topics may include: Introduction to the Scratch interface (sprites, stage, blocks) Sequencing and event-driven programming Loops and repetition Conditional logic and decision-making Variables and simple score or timer systems Debugging and problem-solving strategies Game design fundamentals Animation and storytelling through code Collaboration and remixing Scratch projects Digital citizenship and responsible online sharing
Requirements
- Minimum 60 college credits completed
- Experience using Scratch or similar beginner coding platforms
- Experience working with school-age students (teaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, etc.)
- Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Comfortable helping students use Chromebooks or web-based coding platforms
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, hands-on Scratch coding sessions for students
- Guide students through creating games, animations, and interactive projects
- Adapt instruction for beginner and more advanced learners
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- Communicate professionally with school staff and Concorde program coordinators
- Track attendance and basic program progress as required
- Support students in completing a final Scratch project
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
