Coding Instructor

Code Ninjas of Burke VA; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Code Ninjas of Burke VA is looking for a dynamic Coding Instructor to join our passionate team. You will engage children aged 7-14 in coding through fun, interactive learning experiences. The role requires mentorship, creativity, and a positive attitude to foster a safe learning environment.

Your responsibilities include training on the curriculum, communicating with parents, and ensuring cleanliness standards are met. If you love working with kids and inspiring future engineers, this role might be perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with the general public.
• Ability to create a positive and safe learning environment.
• Must enjoy mentoring and teaching children.

Responsibilities

• Training and learning the curriculum.
• Creating a safe environment for students.
• Providing feedback to parents after sessions.

Skills

Working history with children ages 7 and up

Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care

Knowledgeable about coding and technology

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 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 care
• Works 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