Video Game Programming Instructors Full Time

Real Programming 4 Kids (RP4K) seeks passionate Video Game Programming Instructors to teach 7 – 17 year old students computer programming and create video games!

THE BASICS:

RP4K Instructors lead a group of up to 4 students in a quest to build one of our many games over the course of 18 week programs. Classes are 1 – 2 hours long, once a week. Students learn the fundamentals of programming through interactive online lessons using Zoom. Student are challenged to develop the code step by step, while instructors utilize screen-sharing software and out learning management system to provide comprehensive, hangs-on lessons!

WORK STRUCTURE:

RP4K School Season shifts are available Monday – Thursday 5 9 PM, and Saturday 9 – 6 PM, in addition to other tasks and assigned work outside those standard hours. Full availability totals 30 hours a week.

Qualified Video Game Programming Instructors are:

• Graduate from relevant Video Game Programming or Computer Science program, from a University or College Computer Science program;
• Have great communication skills and is comfortable working with kids and parents online
• Have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of computer programming and/or multiple programming languages and object-oriented programming concepts in relation to games;

An ideal video Game Programming Instructor is someone who:

• have previous experience working with children in a technical or non-technical environment;
• confident and outgoing in a virtual setting;
• encouraging, energetic and motivating during long sessions;
• knowledgeable, dependable and reliably available;

Video Game Programming Instructors responsibilities are:

• Teach students using lecture material , demonstrations, discussions, animations, and computer programming examples;
• manage a small class setting of up to four (4) students;
• Utilizing screen-sharing software to provide assistance, direction and educational content;
• lead students through our existing course material and customizing the game in the remaining time after the material is complete;
• use RP4K communication tools regularly to perform basic administrative task; (course recommendations, behavior reports, absence requests);

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We thank all candidates for your application; however, those who best fit the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Working remotely is available and/or otherwise at our work location of 1511-255 Glenlake Avenue, Toronto (no walk ins please).

Email the resume and cover letter to rp4kidsjobs@gmail.com. Attention: Hiring Manager