Computer Science Instructor
Cupertino, California
Academic Services /
Part-time /
Hybrid
FLEX College Prep is seeking dynamic individuals to teach elementary and middle school students. Subjects include Scratch, Python, Skylark, and Vidcode. Instructors will create original curriculum, teach live or recorded sessions, and contribute to the development of our program!
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or similar, from a U.S. Top 50 college or university strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills to establish rapport with students and co-workers
- Knowledge in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML
- Knowledge in Scratch, Skylark, and/or VidCode
- Knowledge in curriculum-building
- 1+ year or equivalent experience teaching/working with young students (elementary/middle school age)
- Experience teaching computer science or data science course (formally or informally)
What you’ll do:
- Computer Science Instructors assist students individually and in small groups with coursework in our FLEX Online Prep Kids Coding Programs. They develop and customize lesson plans and curriculum to provide students with targeted, individualized academic support. They also maintain comprehensive reports of sessions to track progress and adapt to students’ needs. Most importantly, they help students achieve their academic goals while making the experience as positive as possible.
Where you’ll do it:
- Cupertino, CA
- Hybrid, CA, must be 50+ miles away from Cupertino
What we’re excited to give you:
- Opportunities for rapid growth and merit-based promotion
- Paid Sick Leave
- Discounts for FLEX services
$25 - $45 an hour
Why FLEX?
We at FLEX know that teaching and consulting are opportunities to build relationships. Our team understands that each student has a unique background and a unique set of challenges and goals; we work closely with families to help every student overcome those challenges and achieve those goals. In an increasingly crowded industry, FLEX leads through integrity.
FLEX has provided admissions consulting, standardized test prep, tutoring and enrichment services for pre-collegiate students since 2001. Our team members offer a nuanced understanding of colleges and their admissions philosophies and give thorough, step-by-step guidance in all areas of the application process. They provide personalized instruction to raise grades and scores and expand students’ knowledge beyond what’s covered in a typical textbook or classroom.
