Coding Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person)
Company: Concorde Education
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Schedule: Typically 1 hour per
week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by
assignment Location: On-site at a partner school; varies by
assignment Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules
Position Overview Concorde Education is seeking an engaging,
student-centered Coding Instructor to facilitate short-format
after-school enrichment courses for students across multiple grade
bands. Programming may range from introductory block-based coding
(ScratchJr, Scratch) to text-based programming (Python) and web
development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript), depending on the assignment and
student readiness. This role emphasizes hands-on learning,
creativity, and problem-solving through project-based instruction.
The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week
cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.
Concorde Education provides the instructor and curriculum;
instructors may adapt lessons as needed. What You Will Teach
Students will learn foundational coding concepts and apply them to
create interactive projects. Depending on the course level,
learners may explore sequencing, loops, conditionals, variables,
events, debugging, and basic computational thinking. Web
development offerings introduce front-end concepts including page
structure, styling, and interactivity, with an emphasis on building
publishable or shareable student work products. Major Topics Can
Include Digital citizenship and responsible technology use
Computational thinking (decomposition, pattern recognition,
algorithms) Sequencing, events, and debugging (ScratchJr/Scratch)
Loops, conditionals, variables, and operators (Scratch/Scratch to
Python transition) Functions and modular thinking (Python, advanced
Scratch) Input/output and basic data handling (Python) Introductory
problem-solving patterns (games, simulations, automation) Web
development fundamentals (HTML structure, CSS styling, responsive
basics) JavaScript fundamentals (events, DOM interaction, simple
interactivity) Project planning, iterative improvement, and peer
feedback Key Responsibilities Deliver a 10-session course with
clear objectives and engaging, hands-on instruction Implement
age-appropriate lessons aligned to the assigned platform(s) and
student readiness Differentiate instruction to support a range of
experience levels, including beginners Maintain a safe, inclusive
classroom environment that supports collaboration and persistence
Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program
contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking Adapt
pacing and activities as needed while maintaining the intended
outcomes of the program Support students in completing a
culminating project that demonstrates applied coding skills
Qualifications (Required) Minimum of 60 college credits (or
Associate degree in progress/completed) Demonstrated experience
with one or more of the following: ScratchJr, Scratch, Python,
HTML/CSS, JavaScript Experience working with school-age students in
structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth
programs) Strong facilitation skills, classroom presence, and clear
communication Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow
school policies and program boundaries Comfort supporting students
on Chromebooks or school-issued devices and troubleshooting basic
tech issues
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