Girls Who Code is seeking enthusiastic Site Leads for our 2024 virtual Summer Immersion Program. Our curriculum is designed to educate, inspire, and equip high school girls and non-binary students with the skills and resources to pursue academics and careers in the technology and engineering sectors, as well as build bravery and confidence. Our virtual program is unique in its approach by offering students across the country and around the world to participate in a 2-week virtual class that includes synchronous and asynchronous instruction alongside college and career exploration opportunities. In total there will be three rounds of our 2-week programs throughout the summer, with 1-week between rounds for Teaching staff and Site Leads to prepare.
We believe all girls have the interest and ability to code. Our virtual Summer Immersion Program Site Leads work with our Instructors and Teaching Assistants to encourage, nurture, and mentor girls and non-binary students through our program. Site Leads do this by conducting virtual classroom observations, facilitating virtual check-ins with Teaching Teams, providing coaching and support, and acting as a communication liaison between classrooms and GWC central office. In addition, Site Leads will help manage the relationship with Summer Immersion Program Partners with guidance from Girls Who Code’s Curriculum and Program Operations teams. Find out more about our Summer Immersion Program on our
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*Please note: We are currently only looking for Site Leads to work during Round 2 of SIP. Round 2 starts Monday, July 1st through Friday, July 19th, 2024. Additionally, Site Leads would have to attend virtual training from May 31st (in the evening) - June 3rd. If additional rounds become available you would be given top consideration for that opportunity.
Responsibilities: Instructor/TA Coaching & Development
Regularly observe each virtual classroom and Teaching Team in order to provide feedback and actionable suggestions around instructional practice and classroom culture (on a weekly basis).Facilitate weekly virtual check-in meetings with the Teaching Team to review observation feedback, share updates from GWC central office, review student progress and classroom concerns. Brainstorm solutions and approaches to classroom management issues.Encourage Teaching Teams to implement instructional best practices such as promoting engagement with breakout rooms, constructing structured checks for understanding, scaffolding the lesson, etc.Encourage and act as a thought partner with Instructors and TAs on ways to adapt lessons to their classroom’s interests and strengths.Ensure classroom responsibilities and tasks are divided fairly amongst Teaching Team members. Provide coaching for any communication issues within the Teaching Team.Work through any challenging projects or concepts with the Teaching Team.Communicate about Instructor and TA development, classroom progress, issues or concerns regularly with your manager during weekly check-ins.Respond to slack messages, calls, and emails in a timely fashion.Review and approve timesheets submitted by Instructors and TAs. Submit performance feedback for assigned Instructors and TAs once the summer program concludes and complete an end of program check out meeting with each Teaching Team member.Responsibilities: Partner Engagement and Relationship Management
Assist Teaching Teams in maintaining a professional and responsive relationship with the partner/host point-of-contact according to guidance provided by GWC Central staff.Clarify and remind the teaching staff of details for virtual engagement opportunities throughout the summer.Represent Girls Who Code externally in meetings and engagements with GWC partners.Escalate any issues with the partner according to the established GWC reporting process.Communicate lesson feedback to the GWC Curriculum + Instruction Team on a regular basis through weekly surveys, and other communication channels (Slack, email, etc.) as needed. Responsibilties: Student Emergencies and Issues
Help teachers and TAs address and escalate to GWC central offices of urgent needs, such as illness or absences.Follow established escalation procedures for any student or family issues that arise during the program.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor of Education strongly preferred4+ years teaching, administration, or other in-school experienceExperience leading and managing an effective and supportive classroom environment for studentsDemonstrated poise, professionalism, and exceptional communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to comfortably engage with a variety of program stakeholders ranging from corporate partners, funders, members of the press, and/or technology executivesConsistently maintains a positive attitude and builds strong relationships with the Teaching Teams, students, and partnersTimeliness and dependability in attendance throughout the program, including all training sessions prior to program start and post-program reporting requirementsCommitment to Girls Who Code’s missionPreferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in an academically and culturally diverse classroom.Prior experience coaching and developing teachers. Experience with facilitating virtual zoom meetings and navigating online learning platforms.Prior experience with Girls Who Code.Requirements (Please read carefully)
Must be able to commit to at least two consecutive rounds of teacher support, plus the week of preparation time (“Week Zero”). Ability to work all 3 rounds strongly preferred.During the two weeks of the program staff must be fully available and online for synchronous class, Partner Engagements, and other duties.This summer, classrooms will be designated as US or International, however all staff will be based in the US. The programs will be the same, with the exception of the times.Required hours for US classrooms are: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT, with class starting at 12:00 PM EDTRequired hours for International classrooms are: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT, with class starting at 8:00 AM EDTThere are some asynchronous tasks that staff will have flexibility on when to complete them during the work week.
The dates for each round are listed below and are inclusive of the prep week and program dates:Round 1 starting Monday, June 10th through Friday, June 28th, 2024Round 2 starting Monday, July 1st through Friday, July 19th, 2024Round 3 starting Monday, July 22nd through Friday, August 9th, 2024
Ability to commit to the following hour requirements: Prep week hours ~15 hours per week In-program hours ~30 hours per week
Training details: Virtual training dates: May 31st (in the evening) - June 3rdTeachers are paid for attending the training and completing all deliverables.
Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.
Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.
GWC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. For individuals with a disability who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]
