Who are we?
Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 7-16 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, and parents see results. We believe in these words so much that it’s written on the walls in our center.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Code Sensei, or tutor, 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 oversees the day-to-day coaching 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? Do you enjoy coding? This could be the role for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Training – go through the curriculum and be prepared to support the children in their learning.
• Create a positive and safe environment in which students can grow.
• Support student learning through alternate explanations, asking good questions, and guiding them through their frustrations.
• Ensure that parents understand how their child is learning and progressing.
• Provide feedback to parents after working with a student who is on a tour.
• Follow opening/closing duties daily.
• Report weekly to the Center Director on progress.
• Report daily to Lead Sensei with respect to day’s activities and productivity in the center.
• Ensure the center is a fun and safe learning environment for our students.

Qualifications:

• Working history with children ages 7 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.).
• Experience working with the general public.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care.
• Works well with others; collaborates.
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology.
• Must be fun to work with and like working in fast paced environments where requirements can change frequently.
• Ability to think on the fly and be perceptive to center dynamics
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual. Must have reliable transportation to work on select weeknights and weekends.

NOTE: This part-time position extends beyond the summer season, and we require the selected candidate to be available throughout the fall months as well. It is essential that applicants do not have any plans to return to college or have commitments starting in September that would result in their resignation. Please note that during the school year, we work with local students to ensure that their education remains a priority. We offer flexible schedules and can accommodate your academic commitments, extracurricular activities, and sports to avoid any interference.

Please comlpete our site application so that we can find out more detailed information about you. https://www.cognitoforms.com/CodeNinjasHillsboro/ThankYouForApplying

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in mentoring, coaching, tutoring, etc. children 7 years and up?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance to local laws and regulations?
• Are you able to work 4-8pm during the week?
• Are you able to work 10am-1pm on Saturdays?
• Are you able to work special events like Gamer Nights, Parent's Night Out, Birthdays, Farmer's Markets, and Sprit Nights outside our normal open hours?

Work Location: In person