ABOUT BLACK GIRLS CODE
Our mission at Black Girls Code (BGC) is to ensure that Black girls* believe they belong in tech and launch them with the skills, opportunities, and resources to lead. We partner with schools, companies, local organizations, and dedicated volunteers to offer a range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities that build the skills and relationships our girls need to thrive. Our eyes are ever-set upon launching one million Black girls into tech by 2040.
*Identity is a spectrum of color and gender. If you want to learn tech and rectify that less than 2% of tech jobs are held by Black women, then BGC is for you.
These values guide, focus, and inspire our work:
BELONGING for Black girls, where they can be themselves and expect nurturing and acceptance
INNOVATION beginning with the verve and imagination of Black girls and ending with pioneering tech that helps everyone live better
JUSTICE through active solidarity with Black girls to fully access and seize resources and opportunities to thrive
IMPACT that propels and affirms individual lives and communities, thereby shaping industries to do the same
JOY that beckons, connects, and surges us toward excellence and possibility
POSITION
The Lead Instructor will lead the implementation of Black Girls CODE curriculum, teaching 25 young women ages 7-13 or 14-17 coding. Students will learn to code throughout the year by creating art, music, websites, games, apps, and more. The Lead Instructor will collaborate with Instructional Assistants. The Lead Instructor will eagerly create a strong culture, effectively facilitate lessons, build relationships with students and work in collaboration with BGC HQ staff. The successful candidate will have direct experience teaching or coaching students between the ages of 7 and 17, with strong classroom management and community-building skills. They will have extensive experience programming with several coding languages and demonstrate capabilities using technology tools to facilitate and teach coding (Google Suite, Kahoot, Quizziz, etc). The Lead Instructor receives an hourly wage, which includes time for preparation, teaching, and grading. Only candidates with a background in engineering, science, or technology will be considered for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate learning around coding to young women using Black Girls Code curriculum
- Participate in teacher/facilitator training prior to course/workshop start
- Interact with youth and staff as a resource and facilitator
- Implement and maintain Black Girls Code culture and theme
- Participate and assist in the implementation of Black Girls Code evaluations
- Measure student achievement and progress toward mastery through formative and summative assessments
- Modify materials, where appropriate, to support the learning outcomes of students based on the formative and summative assessments.
REQUIREMENTS
- Teaching groups in formal or informal settings
- Fluent in at least one coding language such as JavaScript or Python
- Strong classroom management/relationship-building skills
- Demonstrates ability to problem-solve
- Exceptional facilitation, communication and presentation skills
- Versed in restorative practices and conflict management
- Growth mindset when receiving and incorporating feedback from leaders and peers.
- Enthusiasm and skill working in youth development
- Integrity, maturity, credibility, and a demonstrated commitment to Black Girls Code's mission
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to successfully pass a background check
- 10-15 hours per month with a 1 year commitment
Black Girls Code is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and conscious inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Top Skills
What We Do
Black Girls CODE is a global movement. Founded in 2011, the San Francisco based nonprofit introduces young girls of color, ages 6-17, to computer programming, electrical engineering, mobile app development, robotics and other STEM fields. In 2012 the nonprofit launched in 10 cities nationwide and expanded to South Africa. Voted as "2012 Most Innovative Nonprofit" by Bank of the West, the nonprofit continues to expand and empower hundreds of girls worldwide.
Our Vision
Black Girls CODE vision is to increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities and builders of their own future through exposure to computer science and technology.
"We want to be the Girl Scouts of Technology - creating a pipeline for women of color tech leaders, innovators and creators. We are disrupting the tech sector and changing the ratio #1GirlAtATime."
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