Intern Educator; Computer Science

and the job listing Expires on March 15, 2026

dae is a non-profit with an overarching vision of helping to create a digital-literate and human-centric workforce and culture, which we support through our mission to design and deliver programs and experiences that serve as a catalyst for communities that have been historically and systemically under-resourced and under-served.

Intern Educators at dae support Lead Educators by guiding groups of students through the duration of our 10-month high school programs, answering technical questions and advising students along the way as they work on projects in collaboration with their peers. Our teaching style is based on a learn-by-doing model— driven by student designed projects. Educators spend minimal time lecturing, instead focusing on working with students 1-on-1 or in small groups on live coding projects.

Location: Stamford High School Campus (777 Long Ridge Rd. Stamford, CT) or Stamford Adult Campus (175 Atlantic Ave. Stamford, CT)

• Paid Work Opportunity:
  Earn while gaining valuable experience ($18/hr – $25/hr)
• Mentorship and Personal Development Plan:
  Receive individualized support for your professional growth.
• Collaboration with Local Experts:
  Learn from experienced professionals in diverse fields.
• Deep Dive into Technical Subjects:
  Gain hands‑on understanding in various technical areas.
• Engage in Meaningful Projects:
  Participate in the design and development of technical projects with ongoing student interaction.

• Modify learning approach as necessary to support individual student success and project completion
• Build relationships with and maintain supervision of students
• Provide feedback to Lead Educators on program success and student needs daily
• Student Tracking and Data
  • Track students’ individual educational progress based on project completion
  • Understand and track individual student learning needs
  • Develop individualized learning plans, as necessary, with support of the Lead Educator
• Represent dae at all times and serve as a positive role model for new and continuing students
• Program Support and Development
  • OPTIONAL/ASPIRATIONAL:
    Create program content based on personal skillset and interest
  • Support other aspects of the program, as necessary and requested by lead educators.

• Experience with coding required; experience with Internet of Things, Video Game Design, or Cybersecurity preferred.
• Experience in an education role (i.e. camp counselor, peer mentor, etc) that required rapport building, listening, and accountability for student/program safety
• Enthusiasm for engaging with students and developing conversations
• Strong, poised communicator with solid verbal communication skills
• Able to express ideas clearly and simply, with the ability to adapt to various communication styles and needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop positive and meaningful working relationships with a diverse group of peers and students
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to stay organized
• High-level of personal accountability, with the ability to complete tasks on-time
• Open to both giving and receiving healthy feedback; flexible while also forming and keeping healthy boundaries
• Committed to the organization’s purpose and willing to be an ambassador for our mission