Lead Instructor - Palm Springs

CodeCampus Academy, LLC; Palm Springs, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

CodeCampus Academy, LLC is seeking a Lead Instructor to teach STEAM topics in Palm Springs area for the 2026-27 school year. No coding experience is required; we will train you.

The role involves working with partner school staff, leading lessons using our curriculum, and teaching grades K-8. Ideal candidates are early-career or experienced educators with strong communication and the ability to cover multiple schools within the Palm Springs Unified School District.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience and ability to manage large groups of youth.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead STEAM lessons for students in classrooms using our proprietary curriculum.
• Work with site staff at partner schools in the Palm Springs area.
• Teach students in grades K-8.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Training readiness

Flexible schedule

Job description

Are you a budding educator looking for opportunities to teach kids and earn extra income? Do you live, work, or go to school in Palm Springs or surrounding areas? Are you interested in learning to teach exciting topics in STEAM like digital art, computer science, engineering, and robotics?

NO CODING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We will train you!

About codeCampus

codeCampus is California's largest provider of in-school and after school STEAM education. Since 2014, we've worked with tens of thousands of students in hundreds of elementary and middle schools. Our focus is on helping children of all backgrounds develop a positive relationship with STEAM while helping them prepare for their future careers.

To learn more, visit us at https://www.codecampus.com

About the role

codeCampus is seeking to hire and train a Lead Instructor to work in the Palm Springs area for the 2026-27 school year.

As a Lead Instructor, you will:

• Work with site staff at our partner schools in the area
• Lead STEAM lessons for students in their classrooms using our proprietary curriculum
• Teach students in grades K-8th

About you

This role is great for early-career educators and seasoned educators alike.

Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:

• Available to start training immediately (paid), and to start instructing immediately
• Availability - 7.5 instructional hours + 5 hours of prep time = 12.5 hours paid per week
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Must be willing to cover multiple different schools within the Palm Springs Unified School District
• Experience teaching and managing large groups of youth in an academic setting
• Exceptional communication skills
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Willing to go through our professional development training program

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00-$28/hr depending on experience, with opportunities for pay raises based on performance and time with the company.