"Like kids?
Like technology?
Let's talk!"
WHY WORK WITH US?
This is a great opportunity for regular part-time work with flexible time commitments.
We welcome university/college students, recent grads or supply teachers with STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) backgrounds -- AND/OR -- Education backgrounds with strong tech skills or willingness to learn.
We're a fast-growing educational company looking for more extraordinary instructors to introduce technology to school-aged kids (Kindergarten - Grade 8). We introduce kids to coding and technology, both in-class and after school, using a combination of software, apps and super fun tech toys.
You will be matched with another adult instructor and responsible for teaching at a school(s) or at our workshop locations within the GTA (all locations are mid-town Toronto and close to TTC).
You will arrive on time, help set up the room and equipment, take attendance and be responsible for teaching and inspiring the kids in a safe environment.
THE IDEAL HIRE
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You need to be reliable, responsible & organized (no last minute cancellations)
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You have the confidence to teach, the patience to work with kids and the personality to make each session fun.
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You’re a team player and eager to share your knowledge with others
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You genuinely like kids! You are patient, good-tempered, and youthful in your attitude
QUALIFICATIONS
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YOU HAVE: solid communication skills and are comfortable sharing your knowledge with kids of various ages (from ages 4 - 14)
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YOU LOVE: working with people, learning new things and are comfortable with technology (eg. tech toys, software programs) and are open to learning new things
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BONUS SKILLS: coding experience may include: beginner coding programs such as Scratch/Scratch Jr (tablet), Swift, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, app-making, etc.
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MUST HAVE: experience working with kids or teaching youth
MANDATORY: vulnerable sector police checks for all hires. You will also receive onsite training on working with children.
** Training will be provided for both working with children and teaching technology using our program curriculum.**
TO APPLY: please send your resume and cover letter to codezilla@codezillakids.com
Current Opportunities
'Lizard Leader'
(aka Administrative Coordinator & Team Support)
Codezilla (www.codezillakids.com) has introduced '000s of kids in Toronto (Kindergarten - Grade 8) to coding and STEM: in school, after school, at camps and birthday parties. Our goal is to provide 'monster-sized' tech skills to kids by delivering educational fun!
Codezilla is expanding and needs a part time (7-10 hours per week) Administrative Coordinator (‘Lizard Leader’) to help manage and support our team. Are you organized and efficient? Are you 'take charge' and proactive? Are you looking for a part time job that challenges you mentally while still allowing you to be available for your kids? Do you want to work for a fast-growing start up that is dedicated to teaching children while also providing good jobs to young adults? Let’s Talk!
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proactive, self-starter, responsible and organized. Requires minimal direction (You 'get it'. You 'just do it')
- Previous administrative, project management and event-planning experience (Parent Council and Volunteer experience welcome!)
- Able to work independently (this is 95% remote - email and phone check ins) with monthly meet up over coffee to review goals
- Can liaise with a diverse team of coding instructors (mostly university students) to ensure that programs are running efficiently
- Help with new hires: posting help wanted ads, reviewing resumes, phone interviews
- Is able to suggest improvements to operations and admin (and then help make it happen!)
- Bonus Points: familiar with children’s programs, schools, summer camps etc in Toronto
Qualifications:
- Solid Communication Skills (parent emails, reply to sales enquiries, communicate with team of busy millenial staff)
- Previous Administration, Operations or Project Management experience (through career work or volunteer experience)
- Able to manage small team of university/college instructors (schedule staff shifts, follow up on school programs, etc)
- Comfortable working with software (Google Docs, Google Calendar, Slack, event management software, etc)
- Resourceful in getting things done on time and on a budget. And your tasks are brilliantly executed every time!
Codezilla is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By supporting and learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through or people and our perspectives. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates during the selection process.
Please apply with a resume and a short note telling us why you would like to work with us. Resumes can be emailed to codezilla@codezillakids.com
