Whizara offers student-centered, highly engaging and interactive courses for K-12 students. The company is looking for an online instructor who can mentor students on the FIRST Tech Challenge.
Read on if you are passionate about teaching the must-have 21st century skill to young learners…
Work Schedule
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 2:40PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern time)
Wednesdays 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern time)
Duration
Start date as soon as possible until 05/29/2025
Job Responsibilities
• Create a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Be punctual, reliable 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.
• Work effectively with students, teachers and parents to achieve course goals.
• Provide feedback from classroom experience into curriculum development, instructional methods, objectives and philosophy.
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment.
• Work independently and be a self-starter.
• Communicate via email and phone with us as needed.
Job Requirements
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Programming or related field; other majors with background in coding and robotics are welcome to apply
• Current associate or college students are encouraged to apply
• Experience in FIRST Tech Challenge is preferred
• Knowledge with one or more programming languages and robotics kits including Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C/C++, Scratch; LEGO robotics, RaspberryPi/Arduino.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience of the K-12 age group is preferred.
• Very comfortable with technology and using computers.
• Must be able to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times.
• Must be able to work in a classroom environment alongside teachers and/or independently.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 5 per week
Schedule:
• After school
Application Question(s):
• Do you have prior experience teaching K-12 students?
• Are you over 18 years of age?
• Are you a US Citizen or a Green card holder who is authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future?
• Are you familiar or have you joined the First Tech Challenge?
Work Location: Remote
