Virtual Programming Course Instructor
(Kurius)
Opportunity Details: Virtual Programming Course Instructor
| Contact | Alec Li, COO, Kurius; Phone: (647) 766-0218; Email: info@kurius.ca | ||
| Duties | Do you have a passion for coding and a desire to share your knowledge and skills? Do you want to make a difference in the world by helping others to learn how to code? If your answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Kurius is a non-profit coding education organization that aims to provide free and accessible programming courses to anyone who wants to learn. We teach the fundamental concepts of various popular programming languages. We are looking for volunteer instructors to help us run our online courses. As an instructor, you will be responsible for:
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| More Info Link | https://www.kurius.ca/ | ||
| Benefits | By joining Kurius as an instructor, you will benefit from: Connecting with a network of like-minded peers, students, and mentors Enhancing your resume and portfolio with your teaching achievements Gaining confidence and experience and making a positive impact on the lives of your students through your work Receiving volunteer hours for your work |
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| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes | ||
| Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals | ||
| Areas of Interest | Computers & IT (Network Engineering) ; Computers & IT (Software Related) ; Computers & IT (User Support and Training) ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Education Support (Post-Secondary) ; Education Support (Training Programs) ; Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Website Design ; Youth Engagement | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; General Computer Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Web & IT ; To be an instructor, you need to have: A solid understanding of the programming language(s) that you want to teach A friendly and patient personality that can motivate and inspire students A flexible schedule that can accommodate one lesson per week (each course lasts for 9 weeks, with one 1.5-hour session per week) A commitment to our values of inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment |
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| Commitment Length | Short Term | ||
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Afternoon, Evening Friday: Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Afternoon, Evening |
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| Seasons | Spring ; Summer | ||
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
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| Training | Orientation | ||
| Application Deadline | 27 May 2024 | ||
| Police Check | Not Required | ||
