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:
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:
Preferred:
Required : Cover Letter and Resume
Letter of Recommendation ( Required for advanced undergraduate student applicants only; optional for other candidates.
Please send any questions to precollege@tufts.edu.
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