GWC:Girls Who Code Coach- Weekends

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JerseySTEM is an all volunteers grassroots non-profit agency dedicated to bridging the Innovation Gap, the Opportunity Gap and the Gender Gap in STEM education. We provide free of charge after-school, project-based, hands-on, team structures programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to underserved students in New Jersey. Classes include: Robotics, Coding, Engineering, Life Sciences, etc. and are focused on kids grade 5-8. The programs last 10 weeks and are taught predominantly by volunteer college students that we recruit, train, transport and mentor as they donate 2 hours/week to the program.

We are currently seeking a club facilitator for the Girls Who Code Club in Summit, NJ . Girls Who Code Clubs is an after school/weekend program providing access to computer science education for 6th-12th grade girls nationwide. You will team up with another coach to support the girls.

Why Volunteer?

• Expose girls to a comprehensive and unique CS education

• Empower young women in CS and help transform tech into a better, more inclusive industry

• Develop powerful leadership skills while positively impacting your community

• Interact with large tech companies and industry leaders through field trips and guest speakers

• Join a community of professionals and students who share your passion for gender parity

Qualifications:

• Proficient in at least one backend programming language.
• Immediate knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Some experience working with youth preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass a background screening.
• Commitment to volunteer 2-3 hours a week.

Apply at https://girlswhocode.com/volunteer/