Online Coding Instructor (Summer 2024)

Part-Time Contract

We are looking for part-time coding instructors to teach computer coding classes to school students (8-18 years old). Classes are taught online, so you will be working remotely from your home and utilizing a virtual classroom environment.This role will begin with our summer program late May – August, with training beginning in mid May. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of our summer program. New availability will be considered for fall season and beyond. Summer Program class sessions meet Monday – Thursday and class sessions are 55 minutes long with the exception of camp sessions which are held Monday – Friday (1 session Tuesday – Saturday) and are 2 hours long with 5-6 students per class. Our normal class sessions are held once a week for 12 weeks with 55 minute sessions.We provide a structured curriculum, teaching platform, training materials, and support.The primary role of a CodeWizardsHQ Instructor is to deliver the curriculum in an engaging way and ultimately be responsible for student retention and parent satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum in a fun and engaging way
• Provide feedback for curriculum improvement
• Engage, interact with, and motivate students to participate in class 
• Positively advocate for the school and the program
• Invest in student success, escalate behavior or learning challenges to lead instructor for follow up
• Preparation, professionalism, and time management is a must.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience with the coding languages we teach (see FAQs below)
• Experience teaching kids or adults
• Computer purchased in the last five years, with microphone headset and high-speed internet access, and working webcam
• A quiet workspace free of distractions
  

FAQs

How much is my compensation?
You will be paid $22 per session/ $44 per camp session with potential for raises and bonuses based on student retention and parent satisfaction.

What languages are you looking for instructors to teach?
Our curriculum is quite broad based. We are looking for instructors who can teach any of the following – Scratch, HTML/CSS, Python, JavaScript, and Java. Camp Instructors require experience with popular games such as Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and some AI.

When will I be teaching?
Available class times range from 9am –5pm CT Monday – Thursday. With 2 hour camp sessions held Monday – Friday, with the exception of 1 session held Tuesday – Saturday (May 28 – June 1st). Additional mini camp options held for 2 hour sessions on 2 consecutive days on select weekends throughout summer. 

How many classes will I be teaching?
Initially, new instructors start with 3-5 classes per week, around 20-25 sessions per week. Based on how well students enjoy your classes and maintain good standing with the lead instruction team, you would be given additional classes.

How long will I need to teach?
This role will begin with our summer program late May – August, with training beginning in mid May. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of our summer program. New availability will be considered for fall season and beyond. Summer Program class sessions meet Monday – Thursday and class sessions are 55 minutes long with the exception of camp sessions which are held Monday – Friday and are 2 hours long with 5-6 students per class. With the exception of 1 session held Tuesday – Saturday (May 28 – June 1st). Our normal class sessions are held once a week for 12 weeks with 55 minute sessions. When you accept a new class you are agreeing to teach for the full duration of that course. Most instructors are given the option, and continue to teach their classes through the follow-on courses.

How to apply
If you are interested, please apply here.