Education Unlimited

Computer Programming Instructor Summer Camp 2025

Computer - Palo Alto, CA - Temporary

Education Unlimited® provides academic summer camps & pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Our summer programs include public speaking camps, college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, writing camps, computer camp, leadership camp, video production camp, and college tours.

Course Description: 

Python campers will learn about algorithms, loops, debugging, conditionals, and events in activities and in programming using Python, the high-level programming language. Engaging activities both online and off will prepare students to dive into other programming languages moving forward. Campers will spend their time learning about programming concepts and then applying them using Python. They will use their creativity to create unique projects while exploring the process of coding.

Instructors will lead daily workshops and seminars in a computer lab and assist students in one-on-one sessions. The average class size is approximately 8 students. Instructors should have professional experience teaching programming to young people. 

Computer Programming Camp Instructor 

Available sessions: Instructors may be hired for one session or for multiple sessions of this program.

Please indicate your availability on your application.   Additional sessions may be added based on student interest.

Housing and meals are provided for on-campus instructors. 

Available Dates:

Computer Programming - Python6 - 8*Online
Computer Programming - Python6 - 8Stanford
Computer Programming C++ or Java9 - 12Stanford
 

In-person Camp Responsibilities include teaching the Education Unlimited curriculum, supervising campers both in and out of the classroom, organizing and leading classroom labs, and executing a finale showcasing student work at the end of camp. Instructors will also be responsible for tracking student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office. 

In addition to teaching responsibilities, instructors should be available and willing to assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks. Instructors should be mature, reliable, and able to work well with fellow staffers. Instructors are also expected to act as mentors and will be asked to assist with field trips and guide students on excursions. With the support of the entire staff, instructors are responsible for the health and safety of students, in addition to fulfilling instructional objectives.

At all overnight programs, instructors have the option of commuting to camp each day or staying overnight on campus. Overnight staff members will receive full room and board and will be expected to help with evening supervision duties.

Online Camp Responsibilities include teaching the Education Unlimited curriculum, supervising campers online, organizing and leading classroom labs (students are mailed home lab supplies and do labs live with you via zoom), and executing a finale showcasing student work at the end of camp. Instructors will also be responsible for tracking student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office.  Instructors will need their own computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to reliably access Zoom and Google Classroom in a quiet professional setting. 

Qualifications:

Instructors are usually year-round science teachers, are studying science at the graduate level, or have some other significant teaching/mentoring experience in the area of astrophysics. 

  • 2+ years' experience teaching programming to youngsters or significant subject matter knowledge.
  • Experience working with middle or high school-age students in an academic setting.
  • Bachelor's degree is required; preference is given to those with an advanced degree.
  • A passion for computer education.
  • A calm and professional demeanor.
  • Self-motivation and follow-through.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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