Job Details
Newbridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Coding Instructor to lead weekly coding and computational thinking classes for our Kindergarten to Grade 5 students during the 2026–2027 school year.
This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys making technology accessible, creative, and fun while helping students develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and confidence with digital tools.
Schedule
- Thursdays: 1:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
- Two classes each week: Kindergarten–Grade 2 and Grades 3–5
- Class sizes of approximately 10–15 students
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate coding lessons using hands-on, project-based activities.
- Introduce students to computational thinking, sequencing, problem-solving, and basic programming concepts through games, robotics, visual programming platforms (e.g., Scratch Jr., Scratch), and other interactive tools.
- Foster creativity, collaboration, and perseverance as students design and build their own digital projects.
- Adapt lessons to meet the developmental needs and experience levels of different age groups.
- Collaborate with school staff to support a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Conference with teachers and parents on student participation and progress as requested.
Qualifications
- Experience teaching coding, computer science, educational technology, or STEM programs to children is preferred.
- Experience with age-appropriate coding platforms and educational robotics is an asset.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Enthusiastic, creative, and able to inspire curiosity and confidence in young learners.
- Current Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain one).
Compensation
- $30–35 per hour , based on qualifications and experience.
If you are passionate about helping children develop digital literacy, creativity, and problem-solving skills through coding, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience working with children and teaching coding or STEM-related subjects.