Coding Instructor/Tutor/Menton

Code Ninjas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Code Ninjas in Houston is seeking a Coding Instructor/Tutor/Mentor to guide kids ages 5–14 through engaging coding sessions and hands-on projects. You will help create a fun, safe environment where students build confidence and problem-solving skills while learning fundamental tech concepts.

Ideal candidates have experience with mentoring or teaching children, can collaborate well with a team, and enjoy fast-paced environments where creativity and adaptability are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 5 and up in mentoring, coaching or tutoring.
• Experience working with the general public.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of coding or technology; able to learn concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Train staff through the curriculum and learn it.
• Create a positive, safe environment for student growth.
• Work with children to determine individual skill sets.
• Provide feedback to parents after tours or sessions.
• Follow opening and closing duties daily.
• Keep the dojo clean to meet corporate standards.
• Report weekly to Center Assistant Manager on progress.
• Report daily to Center Manager on day’s activities and productivity.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Tutoring

Public interaction

Teaching

Teamwork

Coding basics

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Who are we?

Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 5-14 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 future-ready 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. We offer so much more than coding...STEM, robotics, drones, AI, and more.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Coding Instructor/Tutor/Menton 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 5 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