Lead Coding Instructor

Job Overview

You’ll inspire creativity, build confidence, and help students gain coding experience and computational thinking skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

• Lead and oversee all operations of assigned sessions, including developing and carrying out lesson plans and activities.
• Manage the classroom and lead assistant instructors/mentors.
• Teach a coding curriculum to K-12 students.
• Build positive relationships with program participants, families, staff and partners.
• Create an inclusive atmosphere that respects each student’s talents and individuality.
• Ensure the safety of all students and staff.
• Work closely with the Educational Programs Manager.
• Be on time, prepared, and cheerful; demonstrate professionalism, ethics, integrity and accountability.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills, flexibility, and leadership to take ownership of projects.

• Minimum two years of teaching experience in a classroom setting.
• Teaching certificate is a plus. Subject‑matter experts with interest in education are considered.
• Classroom management experience, including curriculum differentiation.
• Technical experience with block‑based and text‑based programming languages.
• Positive, inclusive attitude toward neurodiverse students.
• High energy and passion for technology and children’s learning.
• Strong commitment to teaching coding and building a safe, student‑focused community.

• Computer science programming background with a desire to work with students.
• Ability to develop engaging coding activities.
• Youth supervisory experience.
• First aid/CPR certified or willing to be certified.
• Experience working with diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and energy, assessing group dynamics and individual needs.

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the city.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.
• Willingness to complete other duties as assigned.
• Strong problem‑solving, flexibility, and professional demeanor in challenging situations.

Part‑time: 15-20 hours per week; full‑time: 32-40 hours per week. Standard office hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend work may be required. During the school year, clubs and camps run before/after school from September through May, and all day during summer (June-August). Employees must arrive 30-60 minutes before each program and stay on site to secure the room and equipment at the end of the session.