Technology Instructor — Part-Time

Technology Instructor — Part-Time

$23–$30/hour | Approximately 4–10 hours/week | In person | Washington, DC

Tech Turn Up is seeking engaging Part-Time Technology Instructors to lead hands-on technology learning experiences for youth at our Washington, DC program sites.

We are especially interested in candidates with skills or hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technology
• Coding and programming
• Robotics
• Computer science
• Web or app development
• Digital design or other creative technologies

You do not need experience in all of these areas. We are looking for people who can bring their technical strengths into an engaging youth learning environment.

About Tech Turn Up

Tech Turn Up is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit and creative impact organization that empowers people and communities to discover, create, build, and lead through technology-enabled learning experiences and our Creative Learning Journey™.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate engaging, hands-on technology activities and projects for youth.
• Guide students through technology projects based on your areas of expertise.
• Help students explore, create, build, test, and demonstrate their ideas.
• Explain technology concepts in ways that are accessible and engaging for young people.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Adapt activities for different ages, skill levels, and learning needs.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with Tech Turn Up staff on lesson preparation, student learning goals, and program activities.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated skills or hands-on experience in at least one technology area, particularly AI, coding/programming, robotics, or computer science.
• Ability to communicate technology concepts clearly and enthusiastically.
• Interest in working with youth and helping them build confidence and capabilities through technology.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability and ability to consistently support scheduled programming.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening.

Previous experience working with youth through education, after-school programs, camps, mentoring, tutoring, or coaching is preferred.

Technical experience may come from professional work, college coursework, certifications, internships, research, personal projects, or other demonstrated hands-on experience. A specific degree is not required.

Schedule & Locations

This is an in-person, limited part-time position averaging approximately 4–8 hours per week, primarily during after-school hours.

Program opportunities are available in:

• Georgetown — Northwest Washington, DC
• Brookland — Northeast Washington, DC
• Washington Highlands — Southeast Washington, DC (Ward 8)

Most instructors will be assigned to one primary program site. You do not need to travel between or be available for all three locations. Applicants should indicate which location(s) they can consistently support.

Compensation

$23–$30 per hour, based on relevant experience, demonstrated technical skills, and experience working with youth.

Tech Turn Up is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants with a variety of educational, professional, creative, and technical backgrounds.

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 10.0 per week

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30