Job Description

CODE NINJA

Job description

Who are we?

Code Ninjas is the nation's fastest growing and largest kids coding franchise with over 400 locations in the US, Canada, and the UK. In our center, kids ages 7-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way - by playing and building video games they love. Kids have a blast and can't wait to come back. Parents are thrilled as their children gain confidence and new skills including coding, math, logic, and problem-solving, as they progress from white to black belt. Our core promise is, Kids have fun, parents see results. We believe in these words so much that they're written on the walls in our center.

Our main location is in the Parkview Shopping Center across from Tanaka Farms.

We hope to develop a long-term relationship with our employees. If possible, we will try to tailor your job responsibilities to help with your career goals.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Code Sensei (Instructor) to join our team of dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking minds, working toward our common goal: providing a fun and safe learning environment for children. Our senseis are the lifeblood of our Code Ninjas center. This individual is responsible for instruction and student engagement. Are you experienced in working with children? Do you enjoy teaching and building problem solving skills in young engineering minds? Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.

Responsibilities include:

Training - go through the curriculum and learn it to coach students and other senseis (instructors)

Create a positive and safe environment in which students can grow

Work with children to determine skill sets

Provide feedback to parents after working with students on a daily basis and for those who are on a tour

Follow opening/closing duties daily

Report to Center Director with respect to the day's activities, efficiency, & productivity in dojo

Qualifications:

College students or graduates (any STEM major or has STEM experience) are welcome to apply

Works well with others; collaborates. Brings enthusiasm and enjoys working with kids

Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or sharp enough to quickly pick up the basic concepts

Must be fun to work with and like working in fast-paced environments where requirements can change frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

Coding/Videogame Development Experience strongly preferred (esp. JavaScript, C#, LUA, Unity, Roblox)

3D Printing experience is a plus, but not required

Work history with kids 7 and up (babysitting, mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.)

Experience in teaching, mentoring and/or childcare

Salary range: $17 to $20 an hour plus opportunities for growth based upon tenure and performance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid time off

Schedule:

After school

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed (Sunday)

Application Question(s):

We host 2 camp sessions each week Mon - Fri: 8 - 11:30; 12:45 - 3p

Sundays 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

What is your availability? When would you be able to start work?

Ability to Commute:

Irvine, CA 92612 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person