Teach with Code.X!
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About Us
Code.X envisions a future where fragile or conflict-affected regions around the world have equitable access to the education, tools, and resources required to create a flourishing technology sector that brings local prosperity and contributes to global development of new technologies. Code.X hosts learning programs in fragile and conflict-affected regions around the globe, empowering young students to become changemakers in their communities.
About the Role
Code.X volunteer instructors are undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni who teach computer science and human-centered design during an on-the-ground program in a host country. Instructors bring out the potential in our students and serve as both teachers and role models. Instructors are critical in creating a supportive and long-lasting community between the instructors, students, TAs, and program staff. Instructors have the rare opportunity to experience their host country and its tech/educational landscape through the eyes of locals.
Program Travel
All program-related room and board, meals, and transportation on-the-ground are covered. You will be reimbursed for approved airfare and travel insurance to/from your teaching location, typically up to $1500.
What You’ll Bring
Requirements
Academic or industry experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and/or Design/Psychology
Current student at competitive US, Canadian, or UK university majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, or similar field
Recent graduate and current employee at a tech company, as a Software Engineer, Product Designer, Product Manager, or similar
Domain expertise in the topic you apply to teach
Ability to commit full-time for the full duration of your chosen programs, including additional travel time to/from your host country, with no additional intensive time commitments
Able to teach daily and complete strenuous travel for the duration of the program, including long flights, train rides, bus rides, and car rides
Valid passport, not expiring within 6 months of the start of the program; each program has different passport requirements
Nice-to-haves
Previous teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience
Previous experience working with youth (ages 14-18)
Summer Positions
Volunteering Timeline
January - February: Instructor application open
March: Instructor interviews, including up to two interview rounds with Code.X and partner organization staff
April: Instructor confirmation and travel booking
April - June: Remote training sessions with the teaching team
July: Summer programs
Role Details
Pre-Program (April-June)
Attend and engage with all remote training sessions required to prepare you for your on-site responsibilities (~11 hours)
Appropriately and proactively communicate with the Code.X team about confirmation requirements, travel booking, onboarding, etc.
Familiarize yourself with the Code.X curriculum and create preparatory materials
Onsite (July)
Air travel time to and from your program location (listed program dates are the dates that you are expected to arrive in and leave from the host country’s airport)
Up to 14 days of active teaching
Preparation days prior to program start with your teaching team
Teach 1-2 daily class periods (3.5 hours each)
Daily preparation for the next day’s class period, including creating slides, deciding on classroom activities, planning with your teaching team, etc
Community participation
Get to know students outside of the classroom and serve as a positive role model
Collaborate with the on-site staff towards the overall success of the program
Contribute to the program community by participating in community activities and respecting/reinforcing program rules
Understand and adhere to local cultural norms
Lead a well-run, collaborative classroom that effectively teaches students about personal growth, Computer Science, and Design in the broader context of their lives
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to students based on the Code.X curriculum
Adapt the curriculum to your classroom as you and your co-instructors see necessary
Provide differentiated instruction and appropriate feedback to students on an ongoing basis
Collaborate and coordinate with your teaching team, mentoring local Teaching Assistants as appropriate
Post-Program (August)
Provide program feedback with Code.X team post-program, via surveys and end-of-program debrief sessions, to support future program success
Winter Positions
Volunteering Timeline
August - September: Instructor application open
October: Instructor interviews, including up to two interview rounds with Code.X and partner organization staff
October: Instructor confirmation and travel booking
November - December: Remote training sessions with the teaching team
January: Winter programs
Role Details
Pre-Program (November - December)
Attend and engage with all remote training sessions required to prepare you for your on-site responsibilities (~11 hours)
Appropriately and proactively communicate with the Code.X team about confirmation requirements, travel booking, onboarding, etc.
Familiarize yourself with the Code.X curriculum and create preparatory materials
Onsite (January)
Air travel time to and from your program location (listed program dates are the dates that you are expected to arrive in and leave from the host country’s airport)
Up to 14 days of active teaching
Preparation days prior to program start with your teaching team
Teach 1-2 daily class periods (3.5 hours each)
Daily preparation for the next day’s class period, including creating slides, deciding on classroom activities, planning with your teaching team, etc
Community participation
Get to know students outside of the classroom and serve as a positive role model
Collaborate with the on-site staff towards the overall success of the program
Contribute to the program community by participating in community activities and respecting/reinforcing program rules
Understand and adhere to local cultural norms
Lead a well-run, collaborative classroom that effectively teaches students about personal growth, Computer Science, and Design in the broader context of their lives
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to students based on the Code.X curriculum
Adapt the curriculum to your classroom as you and your co-instructors see necessary
Provide differentiated instruction and appropriate feedback to students on an ongoing basis
Collaborate and coordinate with your teaching team, mentoring local Teaching Assistants as appropriate
Post-Program (January)
Provide program feedback with Code.X team post-program, via surveys and end-of-program debrief sessions, to support future program success
🎨 Create your own role
Want to contribute in another capacity? Our entire team is volunteer-initiated and we create our own roles as our team grows and students’ needs evolve.
Let’s talk about it: reach out at contact@codedotx.org.