Job Description

**Note: This is an in-person position.

CodeStream Studios provides turnkey technology education resources and engaging, project-based content that help K-12 students cultivate critical and analytical thinking skills, apply creative problem solving, build confidence, improve college-readiness, and develop marketable skill sets.

We’re seeking a passionate individual with a strong background in both computer coding and teaching to join our team as a Coding Instructor to help us provide engaging educational experiences that inspire students to learn, code, and create.

About the Role

• Location: Austin, Texas 
• Grade: High School
• Type: Independent Contractor
• Course: Game Development & Design 1& 2 (using the Python coding language)
• Dates: 09/09/2024 - 5/30/24 (excluding holidays)
• Frequency of Classes: 1 Hour - 3x/weekly
• Scheduling Window: 12pm - 4:30p CST
• Days of the Week: TBD 

As a Coding Instructor, you'll...

• Deliver live in-person classes and tutoring using the CodeStream Online Studio (CSOS) IDE, with curriculum/courses/units/lessons/capstone/projects/code editor/videos and resources
• Interact with students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely communication
• Act as a Student Experience Advocate, working to ensure a fun, enjoyable, and positive learning environment and successful outcomes for every student
• Plan and execute relevant supplemental educational activities that support the assigned curriculum and learning objectives
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Encourage complex thinking, participation, and discussion
• Grade and provide feedback on coding student's lessons and capstone projects
• Provide monthly lesson previews to the teacher of record 
• Monitor, address, and report on student attendance and behavior
• Regularly assess, evaluate, and report on student progress to school's teacher of record
• Learn and develop your domain knowledge across our entire catalog of courses
• Identify and communicate opportunities for product improvement
• Participate in planning and development meetings
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and other instructors

About You

You'll thrive as a Coding Instructor if you have:

• Recent teaching experience in computer science / coding in either a formal or informal setting
• Web Development experience using HTML and CSS
• Computer Coding experience in one or more general purpose programming languages, including, but not limited to: Python, C#, Swift, Kotlin, Javascript, etc.
• A way with words when communicating even challenging concepts, and your communication skills (in English) are top notch.
• Familiarity with current industry trends and best practices, and you’re comfortable using them to frame concepts to beginners
• Comfortability with communication and collaboration tools like: Google Docs, Gmail, Slack, Notion, Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
• An openness to change and a willingness to experiment with formats, platforms and approaches.
• A team player mindset, willing to jump into any aspect of a project to fill a vacuum, no matter how big or small.
• Intellectual curiosity and an enthusiasm for problem solving
• Strong organizational and planning skills with an eye for detail
• A desire to learn and grow, and have the work ethic to follow through on your ambitions
• The ability to work an assigned schedule and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

You'll stand out as a candidate if you have:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science and/or Education
• Professional experience in education as a Certified Teacher
• Professional experience in computer coding as a software engineer or developer
• Experience working in a startup or non-profit environment
• Experience working in a remote environment

About Us

CodeStream Studios is a diverse team of passionate, dynamic individuals from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences who are out to reimagine online technology education for K-12 students. Our mission? To Educate the New Tech Workforce.

We believe that technology can serve as a catalyst to personal, academic, and professional success for every student, everywhere. We also believe that delivered the wrong way, coding can be very, very boring. We make coding fun and exciting by leveraging industry trends and real-world experience into engaging interactive content and unique projects that prepare students to succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

As a minority and woman-owned business, CodeStream Studios celebrates diversity in all of its forms-- race, gender, color, national origin, marital status, sexuality, religion, veteran status, age, ability, disability status-- and works to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and beliefs are empowered to succeed.

Our Commitments to You

• A Radically Candid culture
• We treat everyone with kindness, fairness, and respect - period.
• Remote-friendly Environment
• Mentorship & Training to help you grow as a team member and a human being
• Frequent opportunities to connect with the partners, students, and communities we serve

Ready to Apply?

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for reimagining online technology education, we’d love to hear from you! Note: You'll need valid U.S. work authorization to join us.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements.

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