Job Description
Position Title: Coding Academy Instructor: Pre-College Programs, University College
Department: University College
Position Type: Adjunct Faculty
Qualifications: Required:
- Must be able to instruct students of varying skill and experience levels in multiple programs based on interest and ability
- Must demonstrate responsibility, a desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility
- Ability to work with students
of diverse ethnic backgrounds, academic profiles, and skill levels
- Knowledge and ability to instruct students in coding languages
(Python)
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills (written and verbal)
- Adept
critical thinking, process development, and operationalization. Strong attention to detail
- Excellent project management skills,
prioritization abilities and navigation of tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Passion for learning
and education
Preferred:
- Computer/Engineering/STEM/Education related majors or relevant experience
- Experience
teaching high school or undergraduate students in coding and/or programming
- Familiarity with popular programming languages (Python,
JavaScript, C , C#, HTML/CSS)
- Game, web and/or app development experience using languages such as Swift and/or Blockly
Application Instructions: Required : Cover Letter and Resume
Letter of Recommendation
(
Required for advanced undergraduate student applicants only; optional for other candidates.
- This letter
can be from a faculty member in the specified content area or another relevant academic professional, which speaks to the candidate's
aptitude for teaching high school students in college level academics).
- Please upload the letter under "Additional Documents"
Please send any questions to precollege@tufts.edu .
Description: Position
Overview The Tufts Pre-College team is currently seeking a Program Instructor for our 2-week coding program: our
Coding Academy Summer Intensive, offered by Tufts' University College to rising High School juniors, seniors, and graduating seniors. The
Coding Academy will enable students to begin to master the skills necessary to build interactive applications (using Python) that solve real
world problems, regardless of initial skill level. Coding Academy will offer three sections: Coding 101, 201 and 301. Students will be
divided into sections by the instructors based on their knowledge and proficiency level with coding and provided with the appropriate
coursework and tasks. The mornings will begin with lectures separated by section and afternoons will unite both sections for joint skills
building workshops, TechTreks, and app development time. Students will have the opportunity to visit local tech companies ('Tech Treks'),
supplementing in-class instruction and introducing students to the vast array of career paths available in the ever-expanding world of
technology.
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Time Commitment Coding Academy will take place for 2 weeks during the summer from
July 21st - August 1st, 2025. The Program Instructor can expect to work an average of 2-3 hours per week upon hire during the spring
semester for pre-program planning, with full time hours during the 2-week summer program.
Program Planning: 2-3 hours/week from
hire-June (flexible days/times)
Program Dates: July 21st - August 1st, 2025 (2 weeks)
Program Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Responsibilities As a Program Instructor, your duties include, but are not limited to:
- Hiring/Payroll
- Identify guest speakers, recruit and hire CAs
- Program Preparation
- In coordination with the other instructors, place students into CA groups, set-up Canvas, classroom sessions, other resources as
needed
- Program Planning
- Develops and refines Coding Academy curriculum, syllabus, and block
schedule
- Designs summer program schedule, including Tech Treks (3-4 trips), as well as any opening and closing activities, in
coordination with the Program Lead and other instructors
- Operations
- Leads and instructs a group of
students in an in-person instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety from July 21st - August 1st, 2025
- Attends all program events from July 21st - August 1st, 2025
- Plans final project for students prior to program start with
support of Program Lead and other instructors
- Assists students who are struggling with course content and proactively supports them
as needed
- Serves as a positive adult role model for members in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and
courtesy
- Evaluates program daily and suggests improvements, needs, hazards and recurring trends to Program Lead for further
evaluation
- Demonstrates reliability and punctuality by arriving on-time for all scheduled activities
- Ensures student
attendance is monitored during programming, reporting on attendance to guarantee that proper safety procedures are followed
- Submits
final grades in a timely manner in accordance with Tufts University deadlines
- Other duties as needed
Compensation The total compensation for the Coding Academy Program Instructor position, inclusive of
all planning and program time, is $6,200 compensation (standard summer instructor rate).
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