SkoCode Educator

Applications accepted on a rolling basis through March 31, 2026 Program Overview

At Sko Code, we believe providing Indigenous students with hands‑on experience in emerging technologies is crucial for preparing them for future leadership roles in their communities. Unfortunately, there are not enough educational pathways for Native youth to meaningfully engage with computer science (CS) and emerging technologies. As of 2021, only 20% of high schools on reservations offered a foundational CS class.

We launched Indigitize to expand access to CS for Indigenous youth. Since 2024, we have worked with schools and educators to provide meaningful CS and AI learning experiences to over 21,000 Indigenous students.

As an Sko Code educator, you will serve at a school site where you will build relationships with students and staff. Your role will be to get people excited about CS and find ways to meaningfully connect it to the local culture. We will provide you with training, curricular resources, and ongoing support so you can facilitate high‑quality, culturally‑relevant CS learning experiences for your students.

The exact Sko Code educator role varies based on the school site and their needs. Some Sko Code educators lead before‑ and after‑school programs for their whole school, some teach a CS class as an elective or special during the school day, and some co‑teach with other teachers and collaborate to integrate CS into the core curriculum. In addition to the direct work they do with students, all Sko Code educators spend some time every week planning and prepping for lessons.

Indigitize provides resources and a base curriculum map, but we want you and your students to have agency over what your Sko Code program evolves into and addresses your student's interests and needs. Sko Code educators also attend a weekly (virtual) Sko Code Cohort meeting and a bi‑weekly 1:1 with Indigitize Staff. The daily schedule varies by site, but educators will work one of two program models: 20 hours/week or 30 hours/week.

• Computer Literacy: Our ideal applicants are comfortable with the basic use of computers and technology in a professional setting. We will focus on teaching how to teach CS; we won’t have capacity to teach basic computer skills to our educators.
• Community Connection: Our ideal candidates will already have relationships in the community where they will serve. Willingness to seek and build relationships with new community educators.
• Willingness to Learn: Applicants who have an interest in learning and teaching aspects of CS and AI literacy.
• Desire to Deliver: Ability to learn, adopt, and deliver training material from the Indigitize Curriculum team to a broader community audience. Take initiative to learn and grow as a professional and leader.

• Must be a high school graduate or GED recipient.
• Preferred experience:
  
  Bachelors Degree, and/or involvement in educational or after‑school programs, especially within Indigenous communities.
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to complete full term of service within timeframe listed.

We are looking for individuals who can maintain professionalism in school settings, display proactive communication, are conscientious and have good judgment. Applicants should have the ability to consistently meet schedules, follow through on responsibilities, including instruction, meetings and required program commitments.

Sko Code educators will need to fulfill all required background checks, fingerprinting, etc. as outlined by their school site. All costs associated with this will be covered by Indigitize.

• Time Requirement: We expect our educators to make Sko Code their primary professional responsibility, and they should be available to commit to one of our two Sko Code program models: 20 hours/week or 30 hours/week of service.
• Term of Service / Time Commitment: The position’s start and end dates will correspond with their school site’s calendar.…