Coding / STEM Instructor

Code Ninjas (Tampa-Carrollwood); La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Code Ninjas (Tampa-Carrollwood) is seeking a dynamic Coding / STEM Instructor to foster a fun and safe learning environment for children aged 5-14. The role involves overseeing daily coaching, mentoring youth, and engaging with students to help them learn coding and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching, possesses experience working with children, and thrives in fast-paced settings. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 5 and up.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or tutoring.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Train on the curriculum.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to parents.
• Report daily and weekly to Center Manager.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Teaching

Collaboration

Knowledge of coding

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.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Coding / STEM 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

• 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 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

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour