SkoCode Educator

Program Overview 

At SkoCode, we believe providing Indigenous students with hands-on experience in emerging technologies is crucial for preparing them for future leadership roles in their communities. Unfortunately, there are not enough educational pathways for Native youth to meaningfully engage with computer science (CS) and emerging technologies. As of 2021, only 20% of high schools on reservations offered a foundational CS class. 

We launched Indigitize to expand access to CS for Indigenous youth. Since 2024, we have worked with schools and educators to provide meaningful CS and AI learning experiences to over 21,000 Indigenous students.

Service Position Summary 

As a SkoCode educator, you will serve at a school site where you will build relationships with students and staff. Your role will be to get people excited about CS and find ways to meaningfully connect it to the local culture. We will provide you with training, curricular resources, and ongoing support so you can facilitate high-quality, culturally-relevant CS learning experiences for your students.

Day In The Life

The exact SkoCode educator role varies based on the school site and their needs. Some SkoCode educators lead before- and after-school programs for their whole school, some teach a CS class as an elective or special during the school day, and some co-teach with other teachers and collaborate to integrate CS into the core curriculum.. In addition to the direct work they do with students, all SkoCode educators spend some time every week planning and prepping for lessons. Indigitize provides resources and a base curriculum map, but we want you and your students to have agency over what your SkoCode program evolves into and addresses your student's interests and needs. SkoCode educators also attend a weekly (virtual) SkoCode Cohort meeting and a bi-weekly 1:1 with Indigitize Staff. The daily schedule varies by site, but educators will work one of two program models: 20 hours/week or 30 hours/week.

SkoCode Program Qualifications

• Computer Literacy: Our ideal applicants are comfortable with the basic use of computers and technology in a professional setting. We will focus on teaching how to teach CS; we won’t have capacity to teach basic computer skills to our educators. 
• Community Connection: Our ideal candidates will already have relationships in the community where they will serve. Willingness to seek and build relationships with new community educators 
• Willingness to Learn: Applicants who have an interest in learning and teaching aspects of CS and AI literacy. 
• Desire to Deliver: Ability to learn, adopt, and deliver training material from the Indigitize Curriculum team to a broader community audience. Take initiative to learn and grow as a professional and leader.

Qualifications 

• Must be a high school graduate or GED recipient
• Preferred experience: Bachelors Degree, and/or Involvement in educational or after-school programs, especially within Indigenous communities
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States 
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to complete full term of service within time frame listed

Professionalism and Work Ethic 

We are looking for individuals who can maintain professionalism in school settings, display proactive communication, are conscientious and have good judgment. Applicants should have the ability to consistently meet schedules, follow through on responsibilities, including instruction, meetings and requirement program commitments.

Required Criminal History Checks 

SkoCode educators will need to fulfill all required background checks, fingerprinting, etc. as outlined by their school site. All costs associated with this will be covered by Indigitize.

Service Commitment 

• Time Requirement: We expect our educators to make SkoCode their primary professional responsibility, and they should be available to commit to one of our two SkoCode program models: 20 hours/week or 30 hours/week of service.
• Term of Service / Time Commitment: The position’s start and end dates will correspond with their school site’s calendar. Depending on the program model, educators may be expected to serve Monday – Friday, between the hours of 7 am – 6 pm with some weekend or evening commitments, and for any requirements for educators to participate in events at the site as required.

Training and Support Provided

SkoCode educators receive significant training and experience in community engagement, CS and AI literacy, leadership, and Indigenous Education. Educators are expected to join weekly (virtual) PD sessions facilitated by Indigitize. Each educator has a bi-weekly 1:1 check-in with SkoCode staff. Educators will be supervised and supported by a host site supervisor, as well as SkoCode Program Staff. SkoCode Staff will check-in with site supervisors monthly, and visit the school at least once per semester.

Location and Service Conditions

Positions is currently based in Newcomb, New Mexico at Newcomb High School. All educators will attend the required in-person training, Cohort Connect, in Albuquerque, NM during the last week of July 2026. Expenses will be covered by SkoCode. We may also have one additional gathering mid-way through the year.

Benefits

• Total compensation of $32,500 (30hrs/week)
• School calendar holidays off
• Mileage and meal reimbursement for travel to required trainings and days of service 
• Non-tangible benefits including professional development, leadership skills 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement

We look forward to reviewing applications from all qualified individuals. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as educators of the LGBTQIA communities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of their race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Applicants with Disabilities 

Applicants with Disabilities Reasonable accommodations will be made so that all who are interested may participate in our interview process. If you are in need of an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.

Application Process

Complete the SkoCode Educator Application. If you have any questions while completing it, please don’t hesitate to email Eve Juarez at eve@indigitize.org. 

The following outlines the steps in the process after submitting an application. Within three business days of completing any step in the process, we will reach out to you to let you know if we think it’s in the best interest to move to the next step. If for any reason you think it’s best to remove yourself from the process, we understand and ask that you communicate that with us.

• Complete the SkoCode Educator Application
• 30 minute phone interview with Indigitize
• Work Sample Task
• (possible) Interview with School Site
• Final Conversation