Student Teacher - Sensei

Position : Code Sensei

Part-Time Up to 20+ hours / week Weekdays / Weekends

Who are we?

Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise.

In our center, kids ages 5-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way by playing and building video games they love.

Kids have a blast and can’t wait to come back.

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 Code 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? Do you enjoy teaching and building problem-solving skills in young engineering minds?

Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.

Responsibilities include :

• Training go through the curriculum, learn belt system, grade projects for students (Ninjas!)
• Provide and setup STEM-related learning activities, programs, and exercises
• Administer registration, check-in, sign-up, and monitoring of students and even tend to parents when needed
• Create a positive, fun, and safe environment in which students can grow including creating events, games, and themed activities with a clear purpose
• Work with children to determine skill-sets and assist development and learning needs
• Manage and provide feedback to parents after working with a student who is on a tour
• Follow-up with potential leads for sales opportunities and referrals for follow-up
• Assist in cleanup of dojo throughout the day to ensure cleanliness is kept up to corporate standards as needed and maintain a clean, hygienic, sanitized center
• Ensure computer systems, tablets, electronics are routinely updated with security updates, login access is configured, and cleaned
• Report weekly to Center Directors on progress, engage in weekly meetings and provide constructive feedback
• Report daily to Center Manager with respect to day’s activities and productivity in the dojo
• Occasionally require ad-hoc errands to pickup & transport event supplies, perishables / items, and / or attending marketing events
• Follow state and local regulations for wearing masks, social distance guidelines, and other emergency-related mandates

Qualifications :

• Enjoys working with children ages 5 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring, etc.)
• Experience working with the general public especially parents and children
• Background in STEM-related education & experience and familiarity a plus
• Metric tracking of key performance indicators and activities for ad-hoc and weekly review meetings
• Managing customer support related tasks and conduct administration related activities & monitoring
• Works well with others; collaborates with a proactive problem-solving mindset for issues / risks
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic / intermediate / advanced concepts
• Coding Training provided and must have an interest in STEM
• Must be fun to work with and likes working in a fast-paced environment where requirements can change frequently
• Punctual, energetic, professional, and demonstrates excellence in work ethic and all responsibilities and is eager for growth
• High School / College student applicant postion
30+ days ago