Computer Programming Instructor - Android App Dev/ Kotlin
Whizara offers student-centered, highly engaging and interactive coding courses for K-12 students. The company is looking for enthusiastic, high-energy computer programming instructors (Android App Dev/ Kotlin). Read on if you are a coding enthusiast and passionate about teaching the must-have 21st century skill to kids.
Job responsibilities
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class
• Follow curriculum, set student's goals, motivate and guide students to provide an enjoyable learning experience
• Monitor student progress, advise students and provide feedback and support to students as required to meet student outcomes and course objectives
• Inspire and motivate students; identify learning styles and apply a variety of teaching methods as required
• Work effectively with students, teachers and parents to achieve course goals
• Provide feedback from classroom experience into curriculum development, instructional methods, objectives and philosophy
• Work independently and be a self-starter
• Communicate via email and phone with us as needed
Job requirements
• Computer science student or recent computer science grad (GPA 3.5 or above)
• Experience with programming in one or more programming languages including Kotlin, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C/C++, Scratch; experience with Android app development is highly preferred
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience is highly preferred
• Very comfortable with technology and using computers
• Ability to think on feet and be assertive and creative to keep students engaged while teaching
• Must be empathetic towards students and able to use different teaching methods as required to explain concepts
• Must be comfortable teaching kids including elementary, middle and high school students
• Must be able to work in a classroom environment alongside teachers and/or independently