Scratch Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person)
About The Position
Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Scratch Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students. This course introduces learners to foundational coding concepts through Scratch, a block-based programming platform that supports creativity, storytelling, and game design. Students build computational thinking skills while creating interactive projects that reflect their interests and ideas. Instruction should be age-appropriate, hands-on, and project-based, with clear routines that support beginners and differentiated pathways for students with prior experience. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.
Requirements
- Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
- Demonstrated experience using Scratch to create interactive projects
- Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
- Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort teaching beginners
- Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
- Comfort supporting students on Chromebooks or school-issued devices in a web-based coding platform
Responsibilities
- Deliver a 10-session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands-on instruction
- Teach Scratch coding concepts through scaffolded challenges and creative projects
- Differentiate instruction to support students at varied skill levels, including first-time coders
- Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment that supports persistence and collaboration
- Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
- Adapt pacing and activities as needed while maintaining intended learning outcomes
- Support students in completing a culminating Scratch project suitable for a portfolio or showcase
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
