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Coding Academy Instructor: Pre-College Programs, University College | Tufts University job at Tufts University Medford, MA, US - mintshub.com

Coding Academy Instructor: Pre-College Programs, University College | Tufts University Job at Tufts University, Medford, MA

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  • Tufts University
  • Medford, MA

Job 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.

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).

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

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.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. See the University?s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here . If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at  oeo@tufts.edu . Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at 

About Tufts University

Tufts is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.

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Job Tags

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