We don’t usually post these kinds of messages but the folks at GirlStart contacted us to let us know about an interesting job they have available. Here is the job description. Please contact the folks at GirlStart for more information.
Wanted: Contract Educator to create cutting-edge curriculum. Girlstart’s Project IT Girl program (www.girlstart.org/itgirl/) needs fresh and creative lesson plans to introduce programming to high school girls. Ideal candidate must have a strong background in computer science and programming, the ability to explain programming concepts to novices in innovative and exciting ways, and the desire to expand the minds of young people. Ability to adhere to a tight timeline is a must.
Project IT Girl is an after-school program run by Girlstart in Austin, TX, for high school girls to provide hands-on training in math, science, and technology. The focus of the IT Girl program is on making a difference in the world and helping people to understand concepts through technology and information visualization. During the 2007 – 2008 school year, Project IT Girl participants will be introduced to programming through designing and creating short, educational games using Python and Pygame.
For a full job description, go to http://www.girlstart.org/jobs.asp. To apply, please submit a cover letter, references, resume, and hourly rates to Zakiyyah at [email protected].