Company DescriptionColumbia University's Pre-College Programs offer high-achieving high school students the opportunity to engage in exploratory coursework at the college level, studying alongside peers from around the world. This highly selective program is open to students entering grades 9 and through the summer after their senior year.Job DescriptionColumbia University’s Pre-College Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus courses during Summer ’25. Reporting to the Senior Director of Instruction and Curriculum for Pre-College Programs, Pre-College Instructors develop and deliver immersive non-credit courses for high-achieving high school students. They guide and supervise students when classes are in session, and write a holistic evaluation of each course participant after classes conclude. For more information on the program–including course sessions and times–please see here.Course Description This course provides an intensive introduction to coding with the language of Python, one of the most widely used and intuitive programming languages. Python is an interpreted language that, while syntactically simple, is equipped with a powerful set of libraries. Data analysis, machine learning, AI, data visualization, and web development can all be done quickly and efficiently with Python, making it the ideal language for beginners. Participants learn the fundamentals of programming with Python; they are introduced to best programming practices, data representation and storage, data structures, functions and scripts, and more. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the programming fundamentals required to approach novel and interesting problems with Python.The course alternates between classic instruction, group work, and individual programming challenges. While learning to code in Python, students also develop logical thinking and problem solving skills that will be helpful to them in learning other programming languages as well as in college and beyond.No previous programming experience is required, but participants should have an aptitude for logical reasoning and systematic thinking.Course Schedule Summer B: July 22nd - August 8th - 11:10am-1:00pm & 3:10pm-5:00pm EST Please Note: Course(s) and course availability is subject to change. Dates and class times are tentative and subject to change.ResponsibilitiesDevelop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work, in accordance with Pre-College templates and regulationsLead and attend all class sessions, including escorting students to and from campus for field trips Establish and maintain a dynamic in-class environment tailored for our high school populationEvaluate student work and write a holistic evaluation of each participant after the course endsMonitor and address student concerns and inquiries (you will have around 20-24 students)Attend and complete all required online trainingsQualificationsGraduate degree or equivalent professional or academic backgroundExpertise in the pertinent subject matterAptitude for teachingAdditional InformationHiring Salary Summer B (On-Campus): $7,000 - $9,000A one-time course development fee will be paid to first time instructors. Development fee rates are $1,500 for 3-week courses and $750 for all other courses.Other RequirementsPlease submit a resume inclusive of teaching experience as well as formal teaching evaluations (if available)Applicants must have U.S. work authorization and will need to be in the U.S. while teaching. Employment eligibility is contingent upon valid work authorization. Individuals on STEM OPT or holders of the following visa types are ineligible to teach Pre-College: B-1, E-3, H-1B, J-1, and O-1.Applicants may not hold a concurrent appointment with Columbia for the duration of their appointmentOnce hired, applicants are required to submit to a third party background check and complete Protection of Minors training in addition to other training(s) mandated by the University and Pre-College ProgramAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
