Code Sensei

Code Ninjas Harrisburg-Mechanicsburg; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Code Ninjas Franklin is hiring a part-time Sensei to coach Ninjas through a self-paced coding curriculum, explain concepts to children, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

You will support platforms like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, Roblox Studio, Unity, Godot, robotics, Minecraft, and AI, and adapt your coaching style to different ages and abilities. Training is provided with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with children and helping them succeed.
• Clear, patient, respectful communication skills.
• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance.
• Availability during weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays.
• Willingness to learn Code Ninjas curriculum, systems, safety standards, and procedures.
• Ability to pass required reference checks and background screening.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coach Ninjas through self-paced coding curriculum without simply giving them the answer.
• Help students debug, break problems into smaller steps, and build independent problem-solving skills.
• Explain coding and technology concepts in age-appropriate ways.
• Learn and support platforms such as Scratch, JavaScript, Python, Roblox Studio, Unity, Godot, robotics, Minecraft, and AI.
• Create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, creativity, and confidence.
• Adapt coaching style to different ages, abilities, personalities, and learning needs.
• Follow check-in/check-out, supervision, safety, and incident-reporting procedures.
• Assist with camps, birthday parties, tours, events, and special programs.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, coworkers, and management.
• Share student progress, concerns, or incidents with the Center Director.
• Participate in required training, meetings, coaching, and feedback.

Skills

Interest in kids

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Attendance reliability

After-school & Saturday availability

Willingness to learn curriculum

Background checks

Work authorization (USA)

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Code Ninjas Franklin is a game-based learning center where kids build coding, problem-solving, creativity, and technology skills through games, robotics, AI, 3D printing, and hands-on projects.

What You Will Do

• Coach Ninjas through self-paced coding curriculum without simply giving them the answer.
• Help students debug, break problems into smaller steps, and build independent problem-solving skills.
• Explain coding and technology concepts in age-appropriate ways.
• Learn and support platforms such as Scratch, JavaScript, Python, Roblox Studio, Unity, Godot, robotics, Minecraft, and AI.
• Create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, creativity, and confidence.
• Adapt your coaching style to different ages, abilities, personalities, and learning needs.
• Follow check-in/check-out, supervision, safety, and incident-reporting procedures.
• Assist with camps, birthday parties, tours, events, and special programs.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, coworkers, and management.
• Share student progress, concerns, or incidents with the Center Director.
• Participate in required training, meetings, coaching, and feedback.

Great Senseis do not need to know every answer. They stay calm, ask good questions, learn alongside students, and help Ninjas discover answers for themselves.

Required Qualifications

• At least 15 years old.
• Genuine interest in working with children and helping them succeed.
• Clear, patient, respectful communication skills.
• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance.
• Availability during weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays.
• Willingness to learn Code Ninjas curriculum, systems, safety standards, and procedures.
• Ability to pass required reference checks and background screening.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp counseling, babysitting, customer service, or supervising children is helpful. Coursework or experience in computer science, engineering, education, robotics, game development, digital arts, or related STEM fields is a plus. Familiarity with coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, Unity, Godot, or 3D printing is welcomed but not required.

What We Value

Positive and encouraging. Patient and adaptable. Curious and coachable. Dependable and professional. Energetic and engaging. Team oriented.

Technical expertise can be developed. Character, patience, reliability, and a sincere desire to help kids are essential.

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a part-time role based on enrollment, programs, camps, parties, events, and business needs. Regular after-school and Saturday availability is important. Schedules may vary during school breaks and summer.

The role may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and occasionally lifting up to approximately 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Training & Growth

Paid onboarding and required training are provided, along with ongoing coaching. Growth opportunities may include Senior Sensei, Lead Sensei, or program leadership based on performance and business needs.

Employment Information

Elevate Learning Ventures, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination, and reasonable accommodations are available as required by law.

This description summarizes the role and is not a contract of employment. Duties, schedules, and assignments may change based on business needs. Employment is at will, subject to applicable law.

Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

About Us

Code Ninjas® is the world's largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.

Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.