Coding Instructor (Swift/iOS) - Part Time
The New York Public Library
**Coding Instructor (Swift/iOS) - Part Time**
**Department:** Branch Services & Programs
**Employment Type:** Fixed Term - Part Time
**Location:** Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
**Reporting To:** Mikhail Valentin
**Compensation:** $35.00 / hour
**Description**
The New York Public Library is looking for talented coding instructors, trainers, or industry professionals to join our team and help New Yorkers achieve their app development dreams using Swift. This position is for someone interested in community development through education. You will be supporting adult learners of diverse careers, educational backgrounds, and cultures as they embark on their app development journey. The NYPL offers technology classes in more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The ideal candidate has general industry experience in mobile development and can demonstrate knowledge of the iOS ecosystem.
This position is a temporary 1-year part-time position with the possibility of extension.
**Key Responsibilities**
As a Coding Instructor, you will
+ Conduct app development courses and workshops using Swift online and in-person
+ Engage with students, answer their questions, provide feedback on assignments, and coach them through the curriculum
+ Document and maintain detailed records of students’ attendance and performance for the duration of the course
+ Collaborate with the team to develop new content related to app development courses
+ Growth mindset when receiving and incorporating feedback from leaders and peers
+ Must be open to learning and exploring new pedagogical models (e.g., Challenge Based Learning and/or experiential learning models)
+ Perform ad-hoc project-related duties as required
+ Evenings and some weekends required
**Skills Knowledge & Expertise**
**Required Education & Certifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree
**Required Experience**
+ A minimum of two years of relevant Swift app development work experience
+ Prior experience teaching/instructing/training adults for related technology products and services
**Required Skills**
+ Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for one or more of the following languages: Swift, Java, C++, Objective-C, and/or Python
+ Working knowledge of computational thinking and software development principles
+ Familiarity with SwiftUI and UIKit
+ Ability to teach in traditional and virtual classroom settings as well as instruct in a “hands-off” manner, allowing users to learn by doing
+ Extensive knowledge of Mac and Swift software
+ Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly
+ Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for:
+ Apple’s Swift Programming Language
+ HTML/CSS
+ Javascript
+ jQuery, Bootstrap
**Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities**
+ N/A
**More**
**Core Values**
+ Be **Helpful** to patrons and colleagues
+ Be **Resourceful** in solving problems
+ Be **Curious** in all aspects of your work
+ Be **Welcoming** and **Inclusive**
**Work Environment**
+ Branch, computer lab
**Physical Duties**
+ Limited physical effort is required
+ Light lifting required
+ May require travel within NYC
**Physical Required?**
No
**Union/Non Union**
Non Union
**FLSA Status**
Non-Exempt
**Schedule**
+ 19 hours per week; schedule is flexible; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm shift preferred during the week with one 7-hour shift on a Saturday or Sunday
**The New York Public Library** **Salary Statement**
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
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