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
- Must be available for 8 hrs a day for 1 week (duration of the camp)
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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."
