Coding Instructor

Code Ninjas (Tampa-Carrollwood); Burke (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kids coding franchise is seeking a Coding Instructor in Burke, Virginia. The role involves mentoring children aged 7-14, creating a fun learning environment while teaching coding through video game development. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and a passion for teaching. Responsibilities include training, providing feedback to parents, and maintaining a clean environment according to corporate standards. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of problem solvers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 7 and up is required.
• Proven history in teaching, mentoring, or child care.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with kids and parents.

Responsibilities

• Train and learn the curriculum.
• Create a positive and safe environment for students.
• Provide feedback to parents and report daily progress.

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Child care

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

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 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

• Training – go through the curriculum and learn it
• Create a positive and safe environment in which students can grow
• Work with children to determine skill sets
• Provide feedback to parents after working with a student who is on a tour
• Follow opening/closing duties daily
• Clean dojo throughout the day to ensure cleanliness is kept up to corporate standards
• Report weekly to Center Assistant Manager on progress
• Report daily to Center Manager with respect to day’s activities and productivity in dojo

Qualifications

• Working history with children ages 7 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.)
• Experience working with the general public
• Experience in teaching, mentoring or child careWorks well with others; collaborates
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic concepts
• Must be fun to work with and like working in fast‑paced environments where requirements can change frequently

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.