Teaching Assistant Elementary School Computer Science
Part Time • Pittsburgh
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
About STEM Coding Lab:
STEM Coding Lab is Pittsburgh’s premier nonprofit, dedicated solely to offering computer science education to under-resourced K-8 youth. Our programs span in-school, after-school, and summer camps in public, charter schools, and community centers.
Role:
STEM Coding Lab is seeking Teaching Assistants who can engage young students with foundational computer science activities. No expertise in computer science is required. We value commitment to youth development and the ability to foster a nurturing classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
- Commit to 8, 12, or 16 hours per week; Daily shifts will be in 4-hour blocks
- Attend an orientation (3 hours);
- Attend training sessions (3 hours);
- Regularly attend STEM Coding Lab weekly meetings and communicate with the management team;
- Collaborate with our lead teachers:
- Daily communication and coordination;
- Classroom preparation and support;
- Record student attendance;
- Assist with post-classroom cleanup;
- Engage with students maturely and responsibly;
- Learn to navigate our curriculum and the necessary technologies and software to provide support to students;
- Act as a liaison between our partners and the lead teacher on location, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration;
Requirements:
- Must have a compassionate and positive attitude, as well as excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
- Must have reliable transportation and arrive daily at different learning centers on time.
- Must complete the following clearances before training:
- Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 114 of 2006 FBI Criminal History Clearance
- The cost of all background checks will be covered by STEM Coding Lab.
Professionalism Expectation:
Interns who seize this opportunity to collaborate with communities, school districts, as well as academic and corporate experts are expected to exude professionalism consistently during their internship journey. Lack of responsibility could lead to termination. Outstanding interns might earn opportunities for leadership roles and employment at STEM Coding Lab.
Compensation:
STEM Coding Lab’s Program Intern will receive $2,000 and agree to serve 16 hours weekly for the Fall Semester, 2024. Preference will be given to Interns who can serve 16 hours per week.
Program Interns serving 12 hours per week will receive $1,500.
Program Interns serving 8 hours per week will receive $1,000.
Compensation: $1,000.00 - $4,000.00 per year
WHAT WE DO
STEM Coding Lab is the only Pittsburgh nonprofit devoted exclusively to bringing computer science education into under-resourced schools throughout our region.
Operating during the school day, afterschool hours, summer months, and through our virtual curriculum, STEM Coding Lab teachers equip students with the skills needed to be creators, rather than just users, of technology. Our team of educators provide computer science education to youth who would not otherwise have access to it.
MISSION
TO PROVIDE UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN WITH THE COMPUTER SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY.
VISION
A WORLD WHERE ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED, REGARDLESS OF INCOME LEVEL.
STEM CODING LAB HISTORY & FOUNDERS
STEM Coding Lab was started by the Penninti family in 2017. Viv Penninti came to Pittsburgh from India in 1980 to get his master’s in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He subsequently got his MBA from CMU and landed his first job at MSA, a local (Pittsburgh) data analytics firm. Thus was born his love for the city of Pittsburgh and his adopted country which welcomed him with open arms and provided opportunities to succeed based on merit and hard work. Viv went on to become the Chief Executive Officer at MSA, iGate, and other companies, and started several companies himself, mostly in the fields of information technology and data analytics.
Viv believes that digital literacy is key to the success of our children. His local experience, though, indicated a major “digital divide” in society where a large number of the less fortunate children simply did not have access to the resources needed to succeed. Thus was born STEM Coding Lab – an organization focused on providing computer education to underserved children. This has been Viv’s way to contribute and payback to the community that welcomed him and nurtured him for the past 30+ years. A devoted husband & father and beloved by his employees, family, and friends, STEM Coding Lab is thankful for his generosity and leadership.
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