danceLogic Coding Instructor

West Park Cultural Center is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced coding Instructor to join our Saturday danceLogic® program for the upcoming school year, starting on October 3rd. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching young people and possess the ability to inspire and engage young girls in projects that turn their dance into code leading to interactive performances.

Launched in 2018, danceLogic® was established to engage girls in coding through the art of dance. The program highlights the similarities between these two fields and aims to open new opportunities for participants to mix the two. 

This position is part of a team of two dance instructors and two coding instructors. The program takes place on Saturdays throughout the school year located at the Community Education Center (CEC) at 3500 Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia. The girls aged 10-16 begin their day with a dance session from 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 p.m., followed by coding 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

As a danceLogic® Coding Instructor, you will work with a group of girls, delivering interactive and fun coding activity. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering lesson plans, leading coding exercises and projects, and mentoring girls as they develop their coding skills.

Requirements:

• Must be available on Saturdays
• Some experience teaching coding to youth.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Scratch, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Some knowledge and experience with designing project-based learning and problem-solving activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for working with youth.
• A positive, upbeat attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively with other danceLogic® staff.
• A strong interest in mentoring young women.

Compensation

The Coding Instructor is a part-time fee-paid position at the rate of $60 per class, paid
 bi-weekly.