After School Coding Instructor

CodeNinjas Harrisburg-Mechanicsburg; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Code Ninjas Houston is seeking an enthusiastic After School Coding Instructor to join our dynamic learning center. You will help kids aged 5–10 explore coding, robotics, game design, and circuitry in a fun, safe environment.

As part of a supportive team, you’ll assist in running after-school sessions, guide student engagement, and reinforce concepts through hands-on activities, one-on-one help, and small-group coaching.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to explain concepts to young learners.
• Reliable, organized, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in leading after-school sessions for groups of 10 to 25 students ages 5 to 10
• Supporting another Sensei in delivering lessons on coding, robotics, game design, 3D printing, and circuitry
• Helping manage classroom flow and maintain a positive, structured learning environment
• Engaging with students to keep them focused, on task, and supported during activities
• Reinforcing key concepts from the curriculum through one-on-one and small group assistance
• Preparing materials before class and assisting with cleanup after sessions
• Collaborating with the Center Director and co-Senseis to ensure sessions run smoothly

Skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

Who are we?

Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 7-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way – by playing and building video games they love. Kids have a blast and can’t wait to come back. Parents are thrilled as their children gain confidence and new skills including coding, math, logic, and problem-solving, as they progress from white to black belt. Our core promise is, Kids have fun, parents see results. We believe in these words so much that it’s written on the walls in our center.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a After School Coding Instructor to join our team of dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking minds, working toward our common goal: providing a fun and safe learning environment for children. Our Senseis are the lifeblood of our Code Ninjas center. This individual oversees the day-to-day coaching and student engagement. Are you experienced in working with children? Do you enjoy teaching and building problem-solving skills in young engineering minds? Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.

Responsibilities include:

• • Assisting in leading after-school sessions for groups of 10 to 25 students, ages 5 to 10
  • Supporting another Sensei in delivering lessons on topics like coding, robotics, game design, 3D printing, and circuitry
  • Helping manage classroom flow and maintain a positive, structured learning environment
  • Engaging with students to keep them focused, on task, and supported during activities
  • Reinforcing key concepts from the curriculum through one-on-one and small group assistance
  • Preparing materials before class and assisting with cleanup after sessions
  • Collaborating with the Center Director and co-Senseis to ensure sessions run smoothl y

What Makes a Great In-School Sensei

• Enjoys working with groups of kids and keeping them engaged
• Friendly, positive, and full of energy
• Manages classroom behavior calmly and respectfully
• Reliable, organized, and a good team player
• Comfortable helping with tech topics like coding, robotics, and game design