• Harlem Coding Instructor (iOS) - Part Time

    The New York Public Library (New York, NY)


    Harlem Coding Instructor (iOS) - Part Time

    **Department:** Branch Libraries

    **Employment Type:** Fixed Term - Part Time

    **Location:** Countee Cullen Library

    **Reporting To:** TJ Woods

    **Compensation:** $35.00 / hour

    Description

    The New York Public Library is looking for talented coding instructors, trainers, or industry professionals to join our team and **_help Harlem Residents_** achieve their app development dreams. This position is for someone interested in community development through education.

     

    You will be supporting adult learners of diverse careers, educational backgrounds, and cultures as they embark on their app development journey. **_The ideal candidate has strong classroom management skills - OR - experience managing high traffic public spaces. If you have those, we will support you with the iOS and coding skills training._**

     

    This position is a temporary 1-year part-time position with the possibility of extension.

    Key Responsibilities

    As a Coding Instructor, you will

    + Conduct app development courses and workshops using Swift online and in-person

    + Engage with students, answer their questions, provide feedback on assignments, and coach them through the curriculum

    + Document and maintain detailed records of students’ attendance and performance for the duration of the course

    + Collaborate with the team to develop new content related to app development courses

    + Growth mindset when receiving and incorporating feedback from leaders and peers

    + Must be open to learning and exploring new pedagogical models (e.g., Challenge Based Learning and/or experiential learning models)

    + Perform ad-hoc project-related duties as required

    + Evenings and some weekends required

     

    Skills Knowledge & Expertise

    Required Education & Certifications

    + Bachelor’s degree

    Required Experience

    + A minimum of two years of relevant Swift app development work experience

    + Prior experience teaching/instructing/training adults for related technology products and services

    Required Skills

    + Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for one or more of the following languages: Swift, Java, C++, Objective-C, and/or Python

    + Working knowledge of computational thinking and software development principles

    + Familiarity with SwiftUI and UIKit

    + Ability to teach in traditional and virtual classroom settings as well as instruct in a “hands-off” manner, allowing users to learn by doing

    + Extensive knowledge of Mac and Swift software

    + Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly

    + Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for:

    + Apple’s Swift Programming Language

    + HTML/CSS

    + Javascript

    + jQuery, Bootstrap

    Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

    + N/A

     

    More

    Core Values

    + Be **Helpful** to patrons and colleagues

    + Be **Resourceful** in solving problems

    + Be **Curious** in all aspects of your work

    + Be **Welcoming** and **Inclusive**

    Work Environment

    + Branch, computer lab

    Physical Duties

    + Limited physical effort is required

    + Light lifting required

    + May require travel within NYC

     

    Physical Required?

     

    No

     

    Union/Non Union

     

    Non Union

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Non-Exempt

    Schedule

    + 19 hours per week; schedule is flexible; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm shift preferred during the week with one 7-hour shift on a Saturday or Sunday

    The New York Public Library** **Salary Statement

    At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

     

    Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).