Coding Tutor (Computer Science Internship)

Computer Science Internship — Now Hiring for Fall at our Branford location.

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$18/hour. Part-time, 6–15 hours per week, in person.

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ACADEMIC CREDIT

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This position is structured as an internship for college students majoring in Computer Science.

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• CCSU and Eastern Connecticut State University students can receive three academic credits toward a 300-level CS course.
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• UConn and Quinnipiac students: this qualifies as a full internship experience for Computer Science students.
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Full disclosure: you must genuinely enjoy working with kids ages 7-18!

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WHO WE ARE

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theCoderSchool is an after-school drop-off program where kids learn to code in a fun and engaging environment. Our Connecticut locations are Farmington, Glastonbury, Cheshire, and Branford. We create a fun, energetic and inspirational learning environment that helps students discover their inner hacker.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

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As a Code Coach, you will mentor incredible students, teach them to code, and help them learn to think like programmers. You'll join a supportive team of instructors who love technology and teaching. Most schedules are consistent weekly time slots.

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Code Coaching (1:1 or 2:1 lessons)

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• Personalized lessons with one or two students at a time
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• Younger students typically learn Scratch or Snap
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• Older students work in Python, JavaScript, Java or C++
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• Students build games, apps and projects based on their own interests
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• Creativity and personalization are strongly encouraged
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Code Classes

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• Small group classes following a structured curriculum
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• Primarily block-based coding and Python
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• Small ratios, typically 4:1 or 5:1
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WHAT YOU'LL GET

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• Mentor students who may become the next generation of programmers
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• Work alongside coaches who are genuinely passionate about technology
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• Give back to your community by building young students' tech skills
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• Teach what you love while picking up new platforms and languages
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REQUIREMENTS

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Passion — this role is about inspiring kids while sharing your love of technology.

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Communication — you must be a strong communicator, comfortable with both students and parents. Patience and positivity are essential.

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Education — pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Veteran coaches may also qualify with relevant industry experience.

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Coding skills — you must know basic Python, be willing to learn advanced Python, and be willing to learn block-based coding (Scratch). Helpful but not required: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Java, Roblox (Lua), Minecraft block coding. Unity is a bonus. Deep expertise is not required — we value coaches who can problem solve and learn alongside students.

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Teaching experience in any subject is a plus.

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Work authorization — must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor visas.

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Location — must be able to commute and work in person in Branford. We also have openings in Farmington, Glastonbury and Cheshire.

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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

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We run full-day summer camps, 9:00am-3:00pm Monday through Friday, mid-June through mid-August, at roughly 30 hours per week. Summer interviews begin in March.

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HOW TO APPLY

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Apply here, then check your email for next steps.

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Questions? Vaishali Shah, vaishali@thecoderschool.com