School Break Day Camp Coding Lead Teacher (Manhattan, Brooklyn)

NORY • New York, NY

9h • $30 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

NORY is seeking part-time School Break Day Camp Coding Lead Teachers to teach coding and hands-on STEM activities to campers ages 8–12 at locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Teachers lead Scratch-based or comparable block-based coding lessons, help campers apply programming concepts to interactive games and creative projects, and guide hands-on robotics projects using Arduino boards, sensors, and NORY’s robotic systems. The role also includes supporting campers’ educational and personal development, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and helping organize daily camp activities.

Work takes place on scheduled School Break Day Camp days throughout the school year. The shift is 7:30 AM–12:15 PM and includes time for materials setup, lesson preparation, camper arrival, and wrap-up. Camp dates and locations vary, and applicants do not need to commit to every camp day. Compensation is $30 per hour.

NORY offers a recognized STEM certification program, support and coaching from its educational team and camp leaders, professional development and advancement opportunities, and the opportunity to create memorable camp experiences. Additional opportunities may be available through summer camps, afterschool programs, birthday parties, and special events. NORY New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 8–12.
• Demonstrated experience teaching coding to children, with examples of lessons taught and student projects.
• Ability to clearly and engagingly teach sequencing, loops, events, and conditional logic using Scratch or comparable block-based programming tools.
• Ability to adapt coding lessons for children ages 8–12, help campers debug code, and guide them in testing and improving projects.
• Positive, solution-oriented approach and willingness to welcome constructive feedback.
• Energetic, fun-loving approach to creating an engaging learning environment.
• Ability to act as an empathetic role model and provide guidance and encouragement in a supportive environment.
• Availability for scheduled School Break Day Camp shifts; applicants are asked to share their available school breaks.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging lessons using Scratch-based or comparable block-based programming tools.
• Help campers apply coding concepts to interactive games, robotic behaviors, and creative projects, and support them in explaining their thinking and testing their ideas.
• Guide campers in connecting code to hands-on inventions using Arduino boards, sensors, and NORY’s robotic systems.
• Help campers understand how inputs trigger programmed responses, troubleshoot code and hardware, and improve their designs.
• Mentor campers through interactive coding and STEM activities, supporting their educational and personal development.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment and follow camp safety guidelines.
• Help organize and lead camp activities to make each day dynamic, engaging, and enriching.
• Prepare lessons and materials, support camper arrival, and complete wrap-up activities during the scheduled shift.

Benefits

• Recognized NORY STEM certification program.
• Dedicated support and constructive coaching from the educational team and camp leaders.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Rapid advancement opportunities through a professional development pipeline.
• Opportunities to work year-round in summer camps, afterschool programs, birthday parties, and special events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed