Programming Instructor

Real Programming 4 Kids has delivered high-quality computer science education to students programming video games in 4-on-1 classes since 1998 Our program offers 18 week programs year-round in addition to 1-2 week summer camps, and we need your help educating our students

Come join a diverse team of goal-oriented individuals and help take RP4K to the next level Join us as an Online Game Programming Instructor and teach students 7-17 in weekly or camp format:

18 week programs run on weekdays 5-9 PM EDT and Saturdays 9:00-6:00 PM EDT.

RP4K is also recruiting In person Daytime instructors for Ontario Programming Curriculum

The job: Programming Instructor

The pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour

The hours: Shifts available Monday-Thursday 5-9 PM EDT, Saturday 9:30-6:00 PM EDT, Summer Camp hours as explained above.

RP4K is actively hiring for year-round starts and Summer Camps

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

• Connect with students using Zoom to provide classes lasting 1-2 hours each week for 18 weeks
• 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
• Build the games designed by RP4K and then help students customize in small classes of max 4 students to 1 instructor
• Provide feedback on the progression of students to assist them with their learning goals
• Work with other elements of Real Programming 4 Kids including our Sales Team to help secure returning customers

Position Overview:

RP4K Programming Instructors schedules are designed to be flexible, operating in consistent scheduled shifts determined by your availability. Expect to commit up to 18 weeks for up to 2 hours per class during available shifts. Build a pre-designed game and customize or work with students to design their own game. RP4K offers a variety of options to students at multiple skill levels.

An RP4K instructor 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.

This position is ideal for candidates looking for relevant game development experience using modern industry tools such as Visual Studio, JetBrains suite of programming tools, Processing, Unity 3D, and even Unreal Engine. Work with internal and external programming frameworks to create games.

Candidates looking for relevant teaching experience with strong math backgrounds and good technical skills will be given the opportunity to learn programming while teaching mathematics or working with younger students in tools like Scratch.

There are THREE kinds of Ideal Candidates:

1. ECEs, Young Educators, Non-Technical Backgrounds

2. Has previous experience working with children in a non-technical environment

3. Confident and outgoing in a virtual setting
4. Able to quickly adapt to young personalities and issues of child development

5. Motivated to learn programming, starting with drag-and-drop software.

6. Game Programmers, Computer Science, other highly technical backgrounds

7. Has strong programming fundamentals and experience with Java, Python, C#, or other programming languages relative to game programming

8. Encouraging, energetic, and motivating during long sessions

9. Knowledgeable, dependable, and reliably available

10. Mathematicians

11. Expertise in Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra, other mathematical concepts

12. Experience tutoring high school and university math subjects
13. Strong oral and visual communicator
14. 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 class setting of up to 4 students to 1 instructor
• 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 is required for this position. Instructors will be reimbursed for their Vulnerable Sector Police Check 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.

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

Preference will be given to those currently located in the GTA and can travel reliably.

Looking for instructors with experience in Lua, C#, Unity, and Roblox for the Winter Season.

Also nice to haves: C, Python, REACT Stack, Robotics experience.

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Software development: 1 year (preferred)
• Computer Programming: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6P 1G2