Spring 2027 Web Design Teaching Assistant - remote

Mission Bit; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time off

Job summary

Mission Bit in San Francisco is seeking a part-time TA for the Intro to Web Design class to help build a welcoming classroom community, track student progress, and support every student toward a successful capstone at Demo Day.

You will balance community-building, collaboration with staff, and clear communication with students and their families, with training provided. Schedule includes 7 hours weekly, primarily remote with some in-person activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in educational settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable with public speaking.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, community-based classroom culture aligned with core values.
• Plan and lead community-building activities and games.
• Foster relationships with students and support capstone demos.
• Manage classroom behavior to sustain a productive learning environment.
• Lead the class if the lead instructor is absent.

Skills

Youth engagement

Public speaking

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

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 TA for the Intro to Web Design class, you will help build a welcoming, supportive classroom community and foster productive collaboration among students. You will track student progress, plan and lead community-building activities, and work with the Lead Instructor to run class sessions and help every student reach their potential. 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! Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (especially those who speak Spanish).

This is a seasonal, 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

• Remote

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
• 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% Community building, classroom management, 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
• Plan and lead community-building games and activities
• Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students
• Promote positive, productive collaboration between students
• Ensure students receive the support they need throughout the course to effectively and confidently showcase a capstone project at our Demo Day
• Effectively manage classroom behavior to foster a productive learning environment for all students
• Lead class in the event the lead instructor is out

20% Professional collaboration

• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Communicate and collaborate with Lead Instructor and other instructional staff

10% Communication

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

We’d love to hear from you if you…

• Have experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting
• Have values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for supporting youth
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and compelling in public speaking situations
• Have experience working with a diverse group of individuals
• Are self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously with little oversight

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

• Have experienceusingHTML/CSS, JavaScript, or in relevant coding languages and/or software (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)
• 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

$23.00 / 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.