STEM Instructor - Kids Robotics & Coding

iCode Costa Mesa

STEM Instructor - Kids Robotics & Coding

Costa Mesa, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Mentorship

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Flexible schedule

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    401(k) offered

    Direct mentorship from our Campus Director, a software engineer, get real guidance on your own technical skills and career path.

    Leadership and teaching experience that stands out on a resume, especially if you're pursuing a CS-related degree or career

    Flexible part-time scheduling built around class/work commitments

    Opportunities to earn bonuses from commissions

    Position Overview

    The Instructor is, first and foremost, someone who loves working with kids. You'll get to know each student individually. Encouraging, motivating, and adapting your teaching style to fit their personality and pace while guiding them through our project-based Belt System curriculum in coding, robotics, and technology. Technical background is a real plus, but what matters most is your ability to create a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to come back next week.

    Key Responsibilities

    Create a fun, encouraging, and engaging classroom experience for every student

    Get to know each student individually and adapt your approach to their personality, pace, and learning style

    Manage an orderly, positive classroom at all times

    Teach class material according to iCode's provided curriculum and guidelines

    Provide weekly updates to parents on their student's progress

    Assess, record, and report on student development, progress, and behavior

    Treat all students equally and fairly

    Maintain a professional, dependable presence at all times

    Qualifications

    What matters most:

    Genuine enthusiasm for working with kids (experience with children ages 5–18 preferred — teaching, coaching, camp counseling, tutoring, childcare, mentoring, etc.)

    Positive, outgoing personality with excellent people skills

    Patient, encouraging, and adaptable communication style

    Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working evenings and/or weekends

    Strong written and verbal communication skills

    Comfortable managing a classroom and holding kids' attention

    Able to work independently as well as part of a team

    Technical background (a plus, not required):

    Any experience with coding, robotics, or technology is a bonus

    HTML, JavaScript, Python, UE5, Unity, Blender, GameMaker, VEX, or similar

    Comfortable learning and teaching new software/tools with training

    General comfort with Windows computers

    Education:

    High school diploma or GED required

    College students (any year, any major) welcome to apply

    Current high school students may apply if they hold an active leadership role in a STEAM club and have a strong interest in working with younger kids

    Graduates of the iCode program are encouraged to apply

    Expectations

    Follow the responsibilities outlined above

    Stay on the schedule provided by the Campus Director

    Employee's time is fully committed to iCode while on the clock (no personal social media use during work hours)

    Complete tasks within timelines and quality expectations set by your manager

    Bring creative solutions to classroom challenges as they come up

    Clock in and out for every shift

    Wear proper work attire

    Be a team player with strong customer service instincts