Scratch Instructor (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Concorde Education
Lodi, CA

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 Scratch Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students. This course introduces learners to foundational coding concepts through Scratch, a block-based programming platform that supports creativity, storytelling, and game design. Students build computational thinking skills while creating interactive projects that reflect their interests and ideas.

 

Instruction should be age-appropriate, hands-on, and project-based, with clear routines that support beginners and differentiated pathways for students with prior experience. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

 

What You Will Teach
Students will learn core programming concepts by building interactive Scratch projects such as games, animations, and stories. Learners will practice sequencing, events, loops, conditionals, variables, and debugging strategies. Instruction emphasizes creativity, iteration, and collaboration while helping students learn to plan, build, test, and refine digital projects.

 

Major Topics Can Include

  • Introduction to Scratch interface (sprites, stage, blocks, scripts, costumes, sounds)
  • Sequencing and events (when clicked, key presses, broadcasts, basic interactivity)
  • Loops and repetition (repeat, forever, pattern creation)
  • Conditionals and logic (if/then, if/else, sensing and decisions)
  • Variables and simple data tracking (score, timers, health, inventory concepts)
  • Debugging routines (test, identify issues, revise, retest)
  • Basic game design concepts (goals, rules, feedback, difficulty, user experience)
  • Animation and storytelling techniques (scenes, dialogue, transitions)
  • Collaboration features (remixing, crediting, peer feedback)
  • Digital citizenship and responsible sharing (age-appropriate norms)

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver a 10-session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands-on instruction
  • Teach Scratch coding concepts through scaffolded challenges and creative projects
  • Differentiate instruction to support students at varied skill levels, including first-time coders
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment that supports persistence and collaboration
  • Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
  • Adapt pacing and activities as needed while maintaining intended learning outcomes
  • Support students in completing a culminating Scratch project suitable for a portfolio or showcase

Qualifications (Required)

  • Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
  • Demonstrated experience using Scratch to create interactive projects
  • Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
  • Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort teaching beginners
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
  • Comfort supporting students on Chromebooks or school-issued devices in a web-based coding platform
Posted 2026-01-26

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