Program yoUr Future (PUF) is looking for passionate, energetic, creative, and fun AppInventor/Scratch Programming Instructors to lead our programming curriculum. You may carry out the curriculum in your own fashion!
Responsibilities
Teach introductory curriculum at spring/summer workshops, high school aids may be available to help assist the girls as you instruct
Manage the girls throughout the programming process
Work collaboratively with other PUF instructors and PUF Director to form lesson plan and handouts for each session
Approach instruction with positiveness, excitement, and passion
Be Responsible for teaching AppInventor/Scratch as well as assisting in the girls’ own simple projects;
If you are more comfortable with any of the other subjects that we cover, you may apply to do so as well;
Or you may also give a special lecture or demonstration on an intriguing STEM/CS topic of your choice!
Help cultivate confidence, self esteem, and a love for learning
Set-up, organize, and manage your classroom
The Curriculum
Scratch
scratch.mit.edu
Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Go to the website to download Scratch and for teaching resources.
AppInventor
www.appinventor.mit.edu
App Inventor lets you develop applications for Android phones using a web browser and either a connected phone or emulator. The App Inventor servers store your work and help you keep track of your projects.
You can use the curriculum designed for teaching AppInventor. These lessons have been developed for educators to use in classrooms or workshops. They differ from the traditional tutorials but some content is very similar in both. In general, the lessons here in the Curriculum section of the educator's site provide a connected progression for students learning App Inventor, and are designed to be used in classrooms and workshops. Feel free to explore all of these and choose the pieces that work best for your setting.
Qualifications
Interest and experience with App Inventor OR Scratch or any other programming language
(Preferred) Experience facilitating a group of teens
Proven project management and communication skills
Contagious enthusiasm and charisma
Team player
Creative, fun, and bright
How to Apply
There are two ways you can apply when a new opportunity is announced:
1. An application link with desired qualification will be provided for each new opportunity. You may click the link and submit the information there.
2. You may also email us directly with a resume and cover letter in a PDF format to [email protected] . Please refer the program dates and position in the subject.
It is important to emphasize both the technical and leadership skills that you may already possess as well as your educational background.
If you have any questions about our Spring/Summer volunteer opportunities, please contact Program yoUr Future at [email protected] .
Additional Information and Benefits!
Location will vary every year. When selected, we will let you know the exact timings/dates instruction will occur for the PUF program. Every year programs may be held during the summer, fall, or spring sessions. Some of the programs we may conduct include Saturday workshops, Academic Camps, Summer Camps, Middle and High School Camps, etc. You will need to fill up a new application for every new opportunity. The application links will be provided as needed.
As volunteer instructor, you will also have the opportunity to attend all of our exciting field trips to local museums, tech centers, and companies FREE OF CHARGE! We also provide recommendation letters for your future endeavors upon request.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Responsibilities
Teach introductory curriculum at spring/summer workshops, high school aids may be available to help assist the girls as you instruct
Manage the girls throughout the programming process
Work collaboratively with other PUF instructors and PUF Director to form lesson plan and handouts for each session
Approach instruction with positiveness, excitement, and passion
Be Responsible for teaching AppInventor/Scratch as well as assisting in the girls’ own simple projects;
If you are more comfortable with any of the other subjects that we cover, you may apply to do so as well;
Or you may also give a special lecture or demonstration on an intriguing STEM/CS topic of your choice!
Help cultivate confidence, self esteem, and a love for learning
Set-up, organize, and manage your classroom
The Curriculum
Scratch
scratch.mit.edu
Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Go to the website to download Scratch and for teaching resources.
AppInventor
www.appinventor.mit.edu
App Inventor lets you develop applications for Android phones using a web browser and either a connected phone or emulator. The App Inventor servers store your work and help you keep track of your projects.
You can use the curriculum designed for teaching AppInventor. These lessons have been developed for educators to use in classrooms or workshops. They differ from the traditional tutorials but some content is very similar in both. In general, the lessons here in the Curriculum section of the educator's site provide a connected progression for students learning App Inventor, and are designed to be used in classrooms and workshops. Feel free to explore all of these and choose the pieces that work best for your setting.
Qualifications
Interest and experience with App Inventor OR Scratch or any other programming language
(Preferred) Experience facilitating a group of teens
Proven project management and communication skills
Contagious enthusiasm and charisma
Team player
Creative, fun, and bright
How to Apply
There are two ways you can apply when a new opportunity is announced:
1. An application link with desired qualification will be provided for each new opportunity. You may click the link and submit the information there.
2. You may also email us directly with a resume and cover letter in a PDF format to [email protected] . Please refer the program dates and position in the subject.
It is important to emphasize both the technical and leadership skills that you may already possess as well as your educational background.
If you have any questions about our Spring/Summer volunteer opportunities, please contact Program yoUr Future at [email protected] .
Additional Information and Benefits!
Location will vary every year. When selected, we will let you know the exact timings/dates instruction will occur for the PUF program. Every year programs may be held during the summer, fall, or spring sessions. Some of the programs we may conduct include Saturday workshops, Academic Camps, Summer Camps, Middle and High School Camps, etc. You will need to fill up a new application for every new opportunity. The application links will be provided as needed.
As volunteer instructor, you will also have the opportunity to attend all of our exciting field trips to local museums, tech centers, and companies FREE OF CHARGE! We also provide recommendation letters for your future endeavors upon request.
We look forward to receiving your application!