Spring 2027 AI Lead Instructor - in-person in San Francisco, CA

Mission Bit; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Bit in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Instructor for the Intro to AI class. You will teach, mentor, and support a diverse group of youth, using our project-based curriculum to explore computer science and AI concepts.

You’ll plan two lessons per week, foster an inclusive classroom, and collaborate with teaching staff to strengthen our community-driven approach to tech education. This is a part-time, in-person role at a partner site.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, instruction, or mentoring, including leadership roles.
• Experience working with youth in educational settings.
• Experience using AI or relevant coding languages/software (college, bootcamps, internships, or work).
• Values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing CS knowledge.
• Experience working on technical projects as part of a team.
• Comfortable in public speaking with strong communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse groups of individuals.
• Self-starting with ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly lessons using Mission Bit’s in-house project-based curriculum.
• Create an inclusive, community-based classroom culture aligned with Mission Bit values.
• Plan and facilitate two lessons per week to a diverse group of learners.
• Ensure students develop understanding to complete a final project showcased at Demo Day.
• Foster relationships with students and provide ongoing support.

Skills

Teaching experience

Youth mentoring

AI knowledge

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Self-starting

Job description

About Mission Bit

Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that equips youth with hands-on computer science and AI education that builds confidence, technical skills, and pathways to meaningful careers in technology.We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including semester- and year-long introductory coding courses, self-paced learning, workshops, and much more.

The role

As a Lead Instructor for the Intro to AI class, you will be at the forefront of high-quality computer science education by delivering weekly lessons, connecting with students, and fostering an engaging and welcoming classroom environment. You will use Mission Bit’s in-house project-based curriculum to plan and teach lessons focused on exploring computer science. This role is highly visible and student-facing. If you have a passion for community, social justice, and coding, and want to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide, this might be the opportunity for you!

This is a temporary, part-time in-person role based at our partner site in San Francisco, CA, and reports directly to the Education Program Manager. We’re proud to provide training to all instructional staff to prepare them to teach, along with ongoing support throughout the semester.

Schedule

Please note that the schedule is subject to minor changes.

Employment Contract

• January 27 - May 13, 2027

Hours

• 7 +/- hours per week

Class location

• TBD in-person in San Francisco, CA

Training and Onboarding

• January 27 - February 4, 2027, generally between 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Remote: January 27, February 1 and 3
• In-person at Mission Bit Office: February 2 and 4
• Classroom site visits will be hosted between February 1 and 4, 2027

Semester Duration

• Monday/Wednesday classes: February 8 through May 7, 2027
• Tuesday/Thursday classes: February 9 through May 7, 2027
• Demo Day: Expected May 7, 2027

Weekly Schedule

• Weekly Instructor Circle: Mondays at 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM via Zoom
• Prep and class shifts typically fall between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on either Monday/Wednesday and/or Tuesday/Thursday. Shift hours will be confirmed upon offer.

End-of-Semester Wrap-Up

• May 10 - 13, 2027

What you’ll be doing

70% Teaching, prep, and student support

• Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love
• Prepare and facilitate two lessons per week to a diverse group of learners, adjusting your lessons appropriately to best meet students’ learning needs
• Ensure students are developing sufficient understanding to build their final project at the end of the semester that can be showcased at our Demo Day.
• Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students.

20% Professional collaboration

• Communicate and collaborate with the TA and other instructional staff, including any classroom volunteers
• Attend weekly staff and curriculum meetings
• You must be comfortable suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and our curriculum. You understand that there are always new opportunities for improvement and ways to elevate our standards

10% Communication

• Communicate course progress to students and their families
• Communicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff and Innovative Learning Manager so that we can collectively support students’ learning

We’d love to hear from you if you…

• Have experience in teaching, instruction, or mentoring, including leadership roles
• Have experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting
• Have some experience usingAIor in relevant coding languages and/or software (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)
• Have values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing CS knowledge
• Have experience effectively working on a team for technical projects
• Are comfortable in public speaking situations and have strong communication skills
• Have experience working with a diverse group of individuals
• Are self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously

It’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you…

• Have experience in project-based learning, asset-based teaching, and/or culturally relevant teaching
• Are bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, or Samoan

• Accrued sick time-off

Pay

$28.00 / hour

Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.