Coding Teacher / Coding Director

Farm & Forge Club•College Grove, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable, mission-driven Coding Teacher / Coding Director to build and lead our coding program. This is a hands-on teaching and leadership role focused on helping students become confident, competent programmers through consistent instruction, real projects, and a culture of effort and growth. Candidates will not be considered if they are not fluent in Python.

Requirements

Fluent in Python (required / non-negotiable).
Ability to teach, mentor, or lead students in coding (classroom, camps, clubs, tutoring, or similar).
Ability to teach or support additional languages such as HTML/CSS and C++ (or comparable languages).
Strong communication, organization, and classroom/group management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic academic environment.
Ability to work on-site, in-person, with flexibility for after-hours events as required.
Passion for working with student-athletes and understanding their unique academic and athletic needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred but not required - without a degree, a portfolio of products created will be required.)
Experience with robotics platforms and/or competitive robotics teams (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Deliver coding instruction to students (K–12) enrolled in an online curriculum through small groups and individualized instruction.
Teach Python fluently.
Teach additional languages based on capability and student needs, including HTML/CSS and C++ (and other languages the candidate is capable of teaching).
Build a clear scope and sequence for coding at Farm & Forge (beginner → advanced), including projects, assessments, and growth milestones.
Do everything possible to help students learn to code: coach, reteach, troubleshoot, and support until students can produce working results independently.
Develop and run summer coding camps (required), including curriculum planning, daily schedules, instruction, and student deliverables.
Collaborate closely with our STEM teacher to support robotics instruction and competitions, including coding support for robotics teams and competition readiness.
Monitor and assess student progress, providing ongoing feedback and adapting instruction as needed.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance.
Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff regarding progress, goals, and any concerns.
Engage in professional development to stay current with best practices in computer science education and relevant technologies.