Programming Instructor

Come join a diverse team of goal-oriented individuals and help take RP4K to the next level **Join us as a Game Programming Instructor and teach students 7-17**

This position is an ON SITE summer program that includes some Remote teaching.

**Classes run in 1,2 and 3 week groupings Mon
- Friday 10:45am-4:00 PM EDT**

**(option to also do remote on Saturday's up to 8 additional hours) 9:30am - 5:30pm EST**

**The job**: Programming Instructor
**The pay**: Starting at $18.50 per hour
**The hours**:Shifts available Monday-Friday Instructors must be available for the full week at a time.
Flexibility can be provided where possible.

** NOTE: This role is in-person for a minimum of 1 week from July 14 - 18th in Alliston,**

**Here are just a few ways you will make a difference**:

- Connecting with students and building a passion for games and game development Primarily with youth who are looking to learn the basics and foundations
- Teach Computer Programming Languages such as Java, Python, C#, C++, and more in online interactive lessons
- Educate students on Computer Science topics and principles with a focus on Object-Oriented Programming
- Provide feedback on the progression of students to assist them with their learning goals

**Position Overview**:
**Looking for a creative and engaging person, who loves to share their knowledge of programming and Game Design**

Working with students to design their own game Using some partial template builds and tools

Instructor's will teach courses in languages they are familiar with, and are offered the opportunity to learn and teach new languages once prepared. Instructors who demonstrate expertise in programming and can teach their students to debug their own code will excel as instructors in our program.

1. ECEs, Young Educators, Non-Technical Backgrounds
- Has previous experience working with children in a non-technical environment
- Confident and outgoing in a virtual setting
- Able to quickly adapt to young personalities and issues of child development
- Motivated to learn programming, starting with drag-and-drop software.

2. Game Programmers, Computer Science, other highly technical backgrounds
- Has strong programming fundamentals and experience with Java, Python, C#, or other programming languages relative to game programming
- Encouraging, energetic, and motivating during long sessions
- Knowledgeable, dependable, and reliably available

3. Mathematicians
- Expertise in Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra, other mathematical concepts
- Strong oral and visual communicator
- Outgoing, energetic, and and engaging

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Relevant College or University degree in progress or complete
- Has a strong understanding of game programming fundamentals
- Strong attention-to-detail and rigorous focus
- Independent worker and ability to self-start
- Patience dealing with children between the ages of 7-17
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

**Computer Programming Instructor responsibilities are**:

- Provide directed computer science education through our existing course format and content
- Manage a small to mid size class setting of 4- 15 students to 1 instructor (plus assistant*)
- Utilizing screen-sharing software (Zoom) to provide assistance, direction, and educational content
- Lead students through our existing course material, and customizing the game in the remaining time after the material is complete
- Use RP4K communication tools regularly to perform basic administrative tasks (course recommendations, behavior reports, absence requests)

**Additional Details**:
A Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSPC) is required for this position. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to receive a VSPC. Instructors will be reimbursed for their VSPC on the condition that they successfully complete their assigned RP4K Classes in good standing.

All instructors are paid for 15 minutes before and after each scheduled day to attend our check-in and check-out meetings, or to perform any additional administrative tasks.

Preference for this role is with someone who has experience working with kids with learning challenges.

**All Applicants should be prepared to provide at least 2 references prior to the interview stage.**

Instructors who perform well are invited to return on a no-term contract basis.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $18.50-$22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Other programming language experience greater than one year?
- This role requires experience working with kids who have learning and behavioral challenges, we are looking for someone who has experience with this. Key skills of patience and adaptability. Do you feel you meet the requirements above?

**Education**:

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