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Lead Instructor / Technical Lead, iCode San Ramon, CA
About iCode
- iCode is an instructor-led and project based coding school.
- We cater to students from age 5 to 17 over various belts and programs.
- Our class sizes are normally 4 - 8. In the case the classes go over 8 we have an assistant to the instructor
- We have a proprietary curriculum that the teachers have access to and have a detailed plan to cover the material in ample time.
Location:
iCode San Ramon
2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 240, San Ramon, CA 94583
Position Overview
The Lead Instructor serves as the anchor of classroom excellence at iCode San Ramon. You’ll guide K–12 students through structured STEM programs while mentoring other instructors to deliver an engaging, high-quality learning experience.
This role is perfect for an educator or engineer passionate about coding, robotics, and mentoring young minds. You’ll be a hands-on leader, ensuring each class is organized, motivating, and aligned with iCode’s belt system.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach coding, robotics, and STEM courses using iCode curriculum (Scratch, Python, Java, C#, HTML, CSS, etc.).
- Mentor and coach junior instructors to maintain iCode’s teaching standards.
- Manage classroom order, safety, and energy.
- Track and report weekly student progress, attendance, and class notes.
- Communicate regularly with parents on student performance.
- Support the Campus Director in planning and executing programs and events.
- Provide feedback on curriculum and suggest instructional improvements.
- Lead by example - professionalism, punctuality, and positivity.
Required Qualifications
- 1 years experience teaching or mentoring in STEM or related field
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages: Scratch, Python, Java, C#, HTML/CSS, .NET MAUI, Linux, or TCP/IP.
- Comfortable using both Mac and Windows systems.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Available to work evenings and weekends.
- Must be dependable, collaborative, and student-focused.
- High school diploma required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GameMaker, Unity, or robotics platforms (VEX, LEGO, Arduino).
- Familiarity with Agile or project-based learning.
- Prior experience leading small teams or mentoring instructors.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Compensation & Hours
- Part-time or Full-time (Flexible)
- Competitive pay based on experience (typically $25–$35/hr)
- Opportunities for advancement into campus leadership roles
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Ramon, CA 94583 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35