JR Program​/STEM Lead Instructor; Ages 5-8

Overview

Code Ninjas is hiring a hybrid team member to serve in a dual role as both Lead Instructor (Code Sensei) for our Junior Program (ages 5–8) and Front Desk/Admin Assistant. This unique opportunity blends family-facing engagement with center operations support, while also leading hands-on coding and STEM activities for our youngest learners. We are looking for a self-starter who is punctual, organized, engaging, and great with kids and parents alike.

• Lead weekly classes for 5–8-year-olds (Monday 5:45pm–6:30pm, Friday 5:45pm–6:30pm)
• Teach foundational coding concepts using on-screen and off-screen activities
• Keep young learners engaged, energized, and progressing in a structured curriculum
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress
• Adapt and personalize curriculum to meet kids  needs and interests
• Collaborate with the team to support other instructors and future program growth
• Greet and check in students and families; manage front-desk tasks as part of the role

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Friendly, upbeat, and professional communication style
• Passionate about working with children and families
• Some experience with or interest in coding and STEM (training provided)
• Comfortable with technology and basic troubleshooting (e.g., Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Energetic, reliable, and enthusiastic about creating a positive environment
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take ownership of responsibilities
• Must pass a background check

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Base pay range: $15.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise, where children ages 5–14 learn to code by building the video games they love. Our game-based curriculum keeps kids excited and engaged, while parents see real progress as their children build confidence and gain skills in coding, logic, math, and problem-solving. Our motto:
Kids have fun, parents see results. At our Arlington Heights center, we’re building a team of energetic, forward-thinking individuals who share a passion for delivering a fun, educational, and safe environment for every child who walks through our doors.

Code Ninjas is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee.

Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.