What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Instructor (Sensei) position at Code Ninjas (Tampa-Carrollwood)?
Who are we?
Code Ninjas is changing the world one child at a time. In our center, kids ages 7-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way – by playing and building video games that they love. Kids have a blast and can’t wait to come back. Our program is structured much like a Karate Dojo, where the kids advance in belt level as they learn critical thinking skills. 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 it’s written on the walls in our center.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Coding Instructor (Sensei) 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? Are you pasionate about STEM or technology? Do you think STEM skills should be taught in a fun environment? Do you enjoy problem-solving and want to try teaching young engineering minds? Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.
Responsibilities Include
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®.
Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
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.
Code Ninjas is changing the world one child at a time. In our center, kids ages 7-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way – by playing and building video games that they love. Kids have a blast and can’t wait to come back. Our program is structured much like a Karate Dojo, where the kids advance in belt level as they learn critical thinking skills. 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 it’s written on the walls in our center.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Coding Instructor (Sensei) 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? Are you pasionate about STEM or technology? Do you think STEM skills should be taught in a fun environment? Do you enjoy problem-solving and want to try teaching young engineering minds? Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.
Responsibilities Include
- Training – go through the coding curriculum and learn it
- Create a positive and safe environment in which students can grow
- Work with children to determine their skill sets
- Provide feedback to parents after working with students
- Follow opening/closing duties as needed
- Clean dojo throughout the day to ensure cleanliness is kept up to corporate standards
- Report weekly to Education Director for planning purposes
- Report daily to Education Director or Center Director with respect to day’s activities, successes, and challenges in the dojo
- Must be fun to work with and thrive in fast-paced environments where requirements can change
- Must be kind and patient
- Working history with children ages 7 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring, siblings, etc.)
- Preferred experience in teaching, mentoring, or child care
- Works well with others; collaborates
- Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up concepts
- Prefer tinkerers, those who are willing and able to experiment with technology and teach students to experiment
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®.
Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
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.