Coding / STEM Instructor

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

Job summary

Code Ninjas Harrisburg-Mechanicsburg seeks a Coding / STEM Instructor to provide a fun, safe learning environment for kids aged 5-14. Responsibilities include training students, creating a positive atmosphere, and engaging with parents. Applicants should have experience with children and enjoy a dynamic work environment. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 5 and up.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or childcare.
• Must be fun to work with and adaptable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Train according to the curriculum and learn it.
• Create a positive learning environment for students.
• Provide feedback to parents about students' progress.
• Maintain cleanliness in the dojo according to corporate standards.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Collaboration

Tech knowledge (basic coding concepts)

Job description

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. The Sensei oversees the day-to-day coaching and student engagement. If you have experience working with children, enjoy teaching and building problem‑solving skills, and have 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

Compensación: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour