Part-Time Coding Teacher

Codeyoung; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Codeyoung is seeking a part-time Coding Teacher to join our on-site team in Home, KS. You will plan and deliver interactive coding lessons for students aged 5 to 17, using a hands-on curriculum.

Prepare materials, explain concepts in accessible terms, guide projects, and provide feedback in a supportive classroom. You will monitor progress, maintain an inclusive environment, and collaborate with colleagues to refine lessons and stay current with best practices and tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach fundamental coding concepts (e.g., block-based programming) and guide students through simple projects.
• Experience working with children or teenagers in an educational, tutoring, or mentoring capacity.
• Strong classroom management and facilitation skills, with the ability to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in simple, age-appropriate language.
• Comfort with common educational and coding tools (e.g., Scratch, basic Python or JavaScript, learning management systems) or willingness to learn them quickly.
• Demonstrated patience, empathy, and commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory teaching practices.
• Organizational skills for preparing lessons, tracking progress, and managing multiple students and activities.
• Preferred: Coursework or degree in Computer Science, Education, STEM field, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interactive coding lessons aligned with Codeyoung’s hands-on curriculum for students ages 5 to 17.
• Prepare teaching materials and explain coding concepts in age-appropriate ways.
• Guide students through projects and exercises, encouraging questions and experimentation.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to refine lesson plans and participate in training sessions.

Skills

Block-based coding

Educational experience with children

Classroom management

Clear communication

Scratch

Python or JavaScript basics

Learning Management Systems

Lesson planning

Patience and inclusivity

Education

Coursework or degree in Computer Science

Tools

Scratch

Python

JavaScript

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Company Description

Codeyoung offers coding courses for learners ages 5 to 17, focusing on a highly hands-on curriculum with clear, measurable learning goals. The organization designs interactive sessions that encourage exploration and problem-solving rather than passive listening. Classes are student-centric, fostering engagement, curiosity, and confidence in technology from an early age. Codeyoung aims to create a supportive environment where young learners can build practical coding skills while enjoying the learning process.

Role Description

This is a part-time, on-site Coding Teacher role based in Home, KS. The Coding Teacher will plan and deliver interactive coding lessons aligned with Codeyoung’s hands-on curriculum for students ages 5 to 17. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, explaining coding concepts in age-appropriate ways, guiding students through projects and exercises, and encouraging questions and experimentation. The teacher will monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment. Additional tasks may include collaborating with the teaching team to refine lesson plans and participating in training sessions to stay current with educational best practices and coding tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach fundamental coding concepts (e.g., block-based programming, basic text-based coding) and guide students through simple projects.


• Experience working with children or teenagers in an educational, tutoring, or mentoring capacity.


• Strong classroom management and facilitation skills, with the ability to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment.


• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in simple, age-appropriate language.


• Comfort with common educational and coding tools (e.g., Scratch, basic Python or JavaScript, learning management systems) or willingness to learn them quickly.


• Demonstrated patience, empathy, and commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory teaching practices.


• Organizational skills for preparing lessons, tracking progress, and managing multiple students and activities.


• Preferred: Coursework or degree in Computer Science, Education, STEM field, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.