Position Overview

Girls Who Code is seeking enthusiastic computer science Instructors for our 2025 virtual Summer Immersion Program. Our curriculum is designed to educate, inspire, and equip high school girls and non-binary students with the skills and resources to pursue academics and careers in the technology and engineering sectors, as well as build bravery and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead instruction and effectively facilitate an exciting, engaging and accessible virtual classroom environment for a highly diverse group of 50-60 high school students.
• Utilize virtual learning tools and platforms approved and provided by GWC in the delivery of your virtual lessons and classroom.
• Prepare for class each day by reviewing GWC curriculum materials in advance and adapting them to meet the needs of the students in your class.
• Manage a team of 5 Teaching Assistants (with one who is a lead TA) who serve as support in classroom management, lesson delivery, logistical tasks, virtual classroom setup, etc.
• Meet with the Teaching Team daily to share classroom notes/observations, plan the next day's lesson, and review student daily feedback.

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in education, computer science, or a related STEM field; must be completed by the start of the program. Equivalent work experience and technical proficiency may be acceptable in lieu of a CS degree.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, p5.js, Python, or JavaScript is preferred. Note, the 2-week virtual Summer Immersion Program covers Game Design using p5.js.
• Strong desire and willingness to learn computer sciences and/or new programming languages as needed to teach the program
• Ability to comfortably engage with a variety of program stakeholders ranging from corporate partners, funders, members of the press, and/or technology executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching computer science or a related subject.
• Experience with facilitating virtual Zoom meetings and navigating online learning platforms.
• Demonstrated experience and maturity in managing a classroom of high school students in a virtual environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to commit to both rounds of teaching, plus each week of preparation time ("Week Zero").
• All classrooms will be operating on a universal schedule.
• During the two weeks of the program, Synchronous class, Partner Engagements, and other synchronous duties take place from 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM EDT and staff must be online and present during this time frame.
• This summer, we will also be offering classrooms for International students that are staffed by domestic-based staff. These classrooms will start at 8:00 AM EDT and staff must be online and present from 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM EDT.
• Ability to commit to the following hour requirements: Week Zero Prep Time ~ 25 hours per week, In Program Work Time ~ 40 hours per week

Benefits & Perks

• Candidates must be available for mandatory, multi-day Virtual Teacher Training sessions prior to the program's start date. Teachers are paid for attending the training and completing all deliverables: SIP Staff Training: June 23rd - June 26th, 2025 (3pm - 6pm Eastern)

International Classrooms

• This summer, we will also be offering a limited number of classrooms for International students that are staffed by domestic-based staff. These classrooms will start at 8:00 AM ET and staff must be online and present from 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET.
• Candidates interested in working in an International classroom must also attend an International Teaching Team Meetup that will take place on June 27th.