Youth STEAM PYTHON Instructor - Oakton College | Oakton College Job at Oakton College, Des Plaines, IL

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  • Oakton College
  • Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Tue Nov 12 2024 Job Description:

Oakton College Youth STEAM program is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative instructor for the
2025 summer camp program.  The course instructor assists in developing hands-on curriculum and
teach PYTHON classes for children ages 8-14 that are fun, yet academically challenging.





Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have a degree in education and significant experience with classroom management
  • Must have demonstrated experience using technology in teaching, training, or tutoring of youth
  • (See potential subject matters below)
  • Demonstrated experience with the subject matter 
  • Must be enthusiastic about hands-on learning

Essential Functions of the Position: 

  • Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials (as appropriate) 
  • Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and laboratories (if
  • appropriate) at scheduled times
  • Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not
  • limited to submission of final grades 

Subject Matter includes: 

  • Python Coding Skills




Additional Information:

Hourly: $40-$50 hourly

Description:

The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative instructor(s) for the 2025 summer camp season to teach Foundational Python Coding and  Python Game Coding classes. We are looking for instructor(s) to develop and teach hands-on STEAM curriculum that is fun, yet academically challenging for students ages 8-14.. 

Class Descriptions:

Foundational Python Coding Ages 8-11

This workshop will introduce students to the Python programming language. Students will learn how to use conditional and repetition control structures for various practical programs. No coding experience required.

Python Game Coding Ages 11-14 

Students will learn how to query a chatbot (e.g., OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini) to explore and code 2-D games using the Python programming language. Prior coding and gaming experience is recommended but not necessary.

Location: Oakton College Des Plaines Campus

Class Schedule:

Class 1: Foundational Python Coding: 7/21-7/24; 1-4pm

Class 2: Python Game Coding: 7/28-7/31; 1/4pm

About Oakton College

For 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Casual work,

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