Duties

• Prepare for the Code Club session each week by checking the activity for the week and completing the project yourself in advance so that you're familiar with it.
• Deliver an hour long Code Club session each week to a group of up to 12 children using Scratch and Python. All resources and activities supplied.
• Meet with the Manager from time to time to provide input that assists in the evaluation of the Code Club program
• Liaising with parents of program participants

Skills, experience, attributes and requirements

• Have good communication skills
• Be confident with computers and possess a reasonable knowledge of programming
• Have the patience, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to communicate with children
• Well organized with a professional attitude
• The successful completion of a Working with Children Check
• Two successful referee checks
• Willingness to commit to the position for a minimum of six months (or two terms)
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Organisation Overview

The Kensington Neighbourhood House offers a range of recreational, social, educational and vocational classes.  The programs cater primarily for disadvantaged people, families and older adults.  The House’s programs operate according to the principles of community development including empowerment and support to become self-determining, working to establish a just society and building a harmonious community which respects diverse backgrounds.