Volunteer Position: Lead Instructor (Online) |
Overview
The lead instructor is responsible for running an eight week long online class. This includes leading the two weekly synchronous classes (either on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday), evaluating student homework (assigned between each synchronous class) and managing teacher's assistants. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the class runs smoothly and take care of any issues, whether related to student behavior or errors in code. A lead instructor must possess strong leadership skills and a high level of independence. Our current curricula for online classes are the Scratch Jr. Curriculum (for K-3rd graders), Scratch Curriculum (for 4th-6th graders), Python Curriculum (for 6th-8th graders), and CAD Curriculum (for 7th-8th graders). We may also have additional curriculum available this coming Fall. Lead instructors are expected to have mastered the curriculum they teach. Below you will find the details of the volunteer position. Click here to go to the application and remember that you can apply for more than one position in the same application.
Tasks
Time Commitment
Benefits
Requirements
Beneficial Qualifications
The lead instructor is responsible for running an eight week long online class. This includes leading the two weekly synchronous classes (either on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday), evaluating student homework (assigned between each synchronous class) and managing teacher's assistants. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the class runs smoothly and take care of any issues, whether related to student behavior or errors in code. A lead instructor must possess strong leadership skills and a high level of independence. Our current curricula for online classes are the Scratch Jr. Curriculum (for K-3rd graders), Scratch Curriculum (for 4th-6th graders), Python Curriculum (for 6th-8th graders), and CAD Curriculum (for 7th-8th graders). We may also have additional curriculum available this coming Fall. Lead instructors are expected to have mastered the curriculum they teach. Below you will find the details of the volunteer position. Click here to go to the application and remember that you can apply for more than one position in the same application.
Tasks
- Run the two weekly synchronous classes (either on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday)
- The first weekly class is a live demo of concepts.
- The second weekly class is a review of student homework and a group discussion.
- Post assignments onto Google Classroom and EdPuzzle, making sure the students complete them.
- Review student homework.
- Answer students questions on a timely basis.
- Lead a group of teacher's assistants.
- The number of teacher's assistants will depend on student enrollment in your class.
Time Commitment
- Teach one or multiple classes.
- Each class contains two hour long synchronous weekly class meetings (either on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday)
- Check homework and respond to student questions in between the classes.
- Teach for the duration of at least one eight-week class session.
Benefits
- Earn community service hours for time spent teaching live synchronous classes, time responding to student questions, and reviewing homework.
- Leading a Robotics for All class will look good on any resume, whether applying for a future internship, job, or college
- Potential future leadership positions may be offered, including positions on Robotics for All’s Board of Directors.
- Learn valuable leadership skills.
Requirements
- 10th grade in high school or above (exceptions may be made to 9th graders with a strong volunteering/teaching background)
- Note: lead instructors must be at least two grade levels higher, preferably three grade levels higher, than the student of highest grade level in the class.
- Mastery of any of the platforms used for any of Robotics for All's in-person curricula (Scratch Jr., Scratch, Python, CAD)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Beneficial Qualifications
- Experience teaching robotics classes
- Past leadership or classroom management experience
- Experience working with educational institutions
