Intructor/teacher/tutor

Code Ninjas of Encinitas CA; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 21,352 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A coding education franchise in Encinitas is seeking enthusiastic instructors to mentor kids in coding activities. Responsibilities include creating a positive learning environment, providing feedback to parents, and guiding up to 20 kids through programming platforms. Ideal candidates should be energetic and enjoy working with children. The role offers flexible part-time hours with pay ranging from $15.50 to $20.00 per hour, and opportunities for advancement in a neurodivergent-friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• Verifiable experience working with children in groups of 10-20 kids.
• Negative TB Test dated within the past 2 years.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Successful passing of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, positive, and safe environment for students.
• Provide feedback to parents after working with students.
• Guide groups of up to 20 kids through coding activities.
• Report daily and weekly to the Center Director.
• Maintain cleanliness of the center.

Skills

Energetic and enthusiastic attitude

Effective communication with children and adults

Team collaboration

Passion for STEAM and gaming

Willingness to learn

Tools

Unity

Minecraft Education

Roblox LUA

Google Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

Part-Time Up to 6 - 20 hours/week | Weekdays | Occasional Weekends | Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shifts available

Do you enjoy working with kids? Are you looking to make a positive impact by teaching fun and new things? Do you want to mentor kids? Leading them in activities, helping them learn and build confidence? This may be the job for you!

What are we looking for?

We are looking for instructors, also known as Code Senseis, 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 instructors are the lifeblood of our Code Ninjas center. This individual oversees the day‑to‑day coaching and student engagement either on‑site, at a local school, or other outside venues.

Responsibilities include:

• Create a fun, positive and safe environment in which students can learn and grow.
• Provide feedback to parents after working with students.
• Follow opening/closing duties daily which include maintaining corporate standards of cleanliness.
• Report weekly to Center Director on progress.
• Report daily to Center Director with respect to the day’s activities, efficiency & productivity in the center.
• Guide groups of up to 20 kids through coding using various platforms such as our proprietary platform, IMPACT, Minecraft Education, Roblox Studio, and Unity.
• Work special events on or off‑site.
• Maintain cleanliness of the center.

Qualifications:

• Energetic, Fun, Enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Team player; Works well with others in a collaborative setting.
• Applicants who have a passion for STEAM and gaming preferred but not required.
• We are a Certified Autism Center which means we embrace and encourage neurodivergent kids and team members. The ideal candidate is comfortable collaborating and working with people who are neurodiverse as we all neurotypical.
• Experience in Unity is a plus.
• Experience in Minecraft and/or Minecraft Education is a plus.
• Experience with Roblox LUA is a plus.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where responsibilities may change frequently.

Employment conditions: Verifiable experience working with children in groups of 10-20 kids; Negative TB Test dated within the past 2 years; Reliable means of transportation; Successful passing of a background check.

Job Type: Part‑time

Pay: $15.50 - $20.00 per hour, + mileage reimbursement and travel time from the center to the school sites and back if applicable. Flexible scheduling, neurodivergent friendly work environment, opportunities for advancement, wage increase considered after 90 day probationary period and performance review.

Compensation: $15.50 per hour

ABOUT US

Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest‑growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.

Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem‑solving skills and self‑esteem to pursue their dreams.

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I love teaching at Code Ninjas. It is very fulfilling to see kids’ faces light up when they get their code running correctly. Kids really have fun here.