Coding Sensei: Mentor Kids to Build & Code

CodeNinjas Harrisburg-Mechanicsburg; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Code Ninjas Harrisburg-Mechanicsburg seeks a Sensei (Coding Instructor) to guide kids through hands-on coding activities and foster a fun, safe learning environment. You will help students progress in a dojo-style setting, following our curriculum with energy and positive reinforcement.

The role emphasizes mentoring and teaching children, with responsibilities including setup, supervision, and ongoing feedback to parents. A playful, adaptable attitude is essential for a fast-paced center.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 daily to Center Manager with respect to day’s activities and productivity in dojo

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Tutoring

Teamwork

Job description

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 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.

By working at Code Ninjas, you will gain valuable experience mentoring, teaching, and learning important team building skills. You will have the opportunity to express your creative side by sharing ideas, and brainstorming ways to make the kids in our dojo feel like future leaders. You will benefit from being part of an elite group of computer science and tech-minded individuals who look forward to having Code Ninjas on their resume.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Sensei (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 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