Coding Educator

About the role

Coding Lab is an international coding education provider offering programming classes for learners aged 5-18 across Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, with an MIT-inspired curriculum. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Coding Educator in Singapore to teach programming and computational thinking to students aged 5-18.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Coding Lab curriculum, adapting methods to different age groups and learning styles
• Prepare lesson materials and conduct classes
• Guide students through coding exercises and projects and give constructive feedback on their progress
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine course content and support students in coding competitions
• Communicate with parents or guardians about student development
• Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment and stay up to date with programming languages, educational tools and STEM education best practices

Required profile

• A relevant diploma or degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Education or a related field is beneficial
• Prior experience in teaching, training or mentoring in STEM or coding is beneficial
• Additional benefit: familiarity with inquiry-based learning, experience designing project-based activities, and a genuine interest in nurturing young learners in an inclusive environment

Required skills

• Strong technical programming skills (e.g. Python, Scratch, JavaScript or similar) and understanding of computational thinking and basic algorithms
• Teaching or tutoring children and teenagers, including classroom management, lesson planning and explaining complex ideas simply
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including clear spoken and written communication, active listening and collaboration with students, parents and colleagues
• Organizational and problem-solving skills, including time management, attention to detail in lesson preparation and adaptability to different learner needs