STEM Coding Lab, Inc.

Description

Mentors at STEM Coding Lab work with students (grades 5 - 8) in our after-school "Code Club." Mentors assist & support students in their quest to learn computer programming or coding. In a relaxed & fun environment students & mentors explore the digital world. Students discover how computers work through "unplugged" activities that develop problem-solving skills as well as computer face-time that introduces them to computer languages - beginning with block coding (Blockley & SCRATCH) and progressing to HTML, CSS, Python & more?

Learning to code can be fun & empowering but also challenging. The mentors at STEM Coding Lab are critical to our students' success, providing encouragement, guidance & support. We know that having positive adult relationships can be life-changing for our children.

While experience in coding is a plus, mentors do not have to have a computer science background. They must, however, have a desire & willingness to learn along with our students. Code Club is a place for the curious - for students & mentors alike who want to know how computers work and to learn the languages they speak. Code Club is for everyone!

We require a "school-year" commitment from our mentors with a 1-2 hour time commitment per week. Our Code Clubs run from Monday - Thursday after the regular school day (exact hours vary depending upon the individual school).

All mentors are required to obtain the following clearances:
FBI Federal Criminal History Clearance
Act 34 State Criminal Clearance
Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance