Juni Learning
Computer Science Instructor (Part-Time, Remote)
Do you love working with kids and inspiring the next generation of engineers, designers, and builders? Instructors at Juni Learning work directly with students ages 8-18 by teaching weekly, online coding classes. All classes are taught remotely, using the curriculum and digital tools developed by Juni.
The starting rate for Juni Instructors is $20 per hour. We've designed the instructor role to be a flexible part-time position. Instructors can set their availability and generally work with their students at a regular time, once or twice per week. We expect a minimum commitment of teaching 6 hours per week and a commitment through Fall 2020 (teaching at least until the end of your Fall term). If you would like to start teaching now, please indicate in the question below.
Requirements
- Instructors will use the curriculum and teaching tools developed by Juni Learning. Each course is 50 minutes long, taught online, and may be a private (1-1) or small group class (maximum 2 students).
- We look for instructors with a great attitude and desire to help kids build resilience and grit alongside their coding skills.
- Treat all students and parents with respect. Foster a safe community. Act in accordance to a high standard of ethics, and maintain family and student confidentiality and privacy.
- Take initiative to solve or anticipate problems early or refer to another Juni Learning employee.
- Flexibility to changing needs, and ability to collaborate with co-workers for any issues that may arise.
- Serve as an ambassador for Juni Learning and maintain high-quality teaching and professionalism.
- Promote our values and mission, and serve as a role model for kids of all backgrounds and ages.
Qualifications
- College-level coursework in computer science (at minimum completion of one CS course or equivalent). Instructors will be assigned different students and courses to teach based on their experience.
- Experience working with young students and track record in improving student outcomes.
- Passion for building interest in computer science in kids and teenagers (ages 8-18).
- Teaching a minimum of 6 hours per week and a commitment through Fall 2020 (teaching at least until the end of your Fall term).
- Ability to work well with students of different ages, some background in computer science.
- Strong communication skills, especially with families (both children and adults).
- Must be authorized to work in the US and performing work in the US.
Mini-Lesson Recording Instructions
As part of your application, we ask you to to record a short, 3-4 minute recording explaining:
How do you access the last character of a string?
For the recording, please use pseudo-code rather than a specific programming language. You should prepare as if the student is in 5th grade (~10 years old) with no computer science background. Use Loom (https://www.loom.com/) to record your video, including your voice and face, and paste the viewing link in your application. Please use a visual aid of your choosing (you may use a Zoom whiteboard, powerpoint, a piece of paper, or other similar tool).
Recording Tips:
1. Know your audience - For the recording, try to communicate your lesson at a fifth-grade level. Also, generalize your lesson by writing it in pseudocode rather than in a specific language.
2. Prepare your lesson - Take some time before recording to go over your approach. We look for a presentation that clearly breaks down the concept.
3. Keep it professional - Make sure to record in an appropriate and professional environment, as if you were teaching a student in person.
4. Have fun! - We advocate for instructors to be positive, energetic, and encouraging while explaining concepts as thoroughly as possible. Remember, you are teaching young kids to learn to love coding and see how fun computer science can be. Let this passion shine through your teaching.
Join our fun and creative online learning academy, offering online coding, computer science, mathematics, and English classes for kids like yours, ages 8-18.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $11M raised