Coding Instructor

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Project New Yorker (www.projectnewyorker.org) is seeking 2 enthusiastic computer science instructors for our Web Development Program. We are the ONLY community organization that educates and empowers the under-served immigrants, especially women through digital skills training and help them to achieve economic self-sufficiency. We are seeking 2 part-time volunteer Web Developer | Coding Instructors specialized in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular, React, React Native, NodeJS, Express and MongoDB for our Web Development Program focusing on Front End. Course Duration is 12- weeks. Class Time (TBD)

Responsibilities:
* Lead instruction and effectively maintain an exciting, engaging and accessible classroom environment,
* Manage and assess students’ progress in and proficiency of hard and soft computer science skills (includes administering program evaluations to assess student’s understanding),
* Manage 1 Teaching Assistant (TA) who serves as support in classroom management, lesson delivery, logistical tasks, equipment management, etc,
* Effectively address students’ challenges and questions to ensure that all students are engaged and demonstrating understanding of course material,
* Communicate regularly and effectively with Project New Yorker’s staff throughout the duration of the program, and
* Counsel students, as needed or requested, with maturity and appropriate discretion.

Qualifications/Skills:
* BA or BS in computer science or related field',
* At least 1+ year of knowledge in 3-4 of the following technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular, React, React Native, NodeJS, Express, MongoDB,
* Demonstrated experience in managing a classroom of fifteen adult immigrants,
* Effectiveness and patience in guiding classroom activities, keeping discussions on task and thinking quickly/creatively in the face of unexpected questions or comments,
* Ability to adapt to various learning styles and respect for individual differences of students in the classroom,
* Excellent time management and organizational skills,
* Timeliness and dependability in attendance throughout the program, including all teacher training sessions prior to program start and post-program reporting requirements.
* Fluent in speaking Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, or Spanish languages are highly preferred but not required, and
* Must be able to commute to either one of the location: Jamaica, Queens or East New York/City Line, Brooklyn.