Lead Code Sensei

Lead Code Sensei Code Ninjas Naperville Lisle, IL Job Details Part-time $16 - $18 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Software troubleshooting Software coding Maintenance Working with children Working with children 3D printing Unity Child supervision Associate's degree Full Job Description Who are we? Code Ninjas is the nation's fastest growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 5 and up 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. Our core promise is, kids have fun, parents see results. What are we looking for? We are looking for a Part-Time Lead Sensei to join our team, working towards our common goal: providing a fun and safe learning environment for children. This role involves leading a team of Senseis, ensuring a fun and safe learning environment, and engaging with families. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of programming experience and be passionate about technology and game-based learning. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and love computer games, this is the job for you.

Responsibilities include:

Lead a team of Senseis, which are a mix of high school and college students. Ensure the center is a fun and safe learning environment for our ninjas. Be "the expert" when challenges come up, a student's code doesn't work and the bug is subtle, 3D printer not printing correctly as reference. Help test out and debug any new curriculum. Teach our self-paced curriculum to kids (this is not a lecture-based classroom). Engage with children and families in the center. Work with Center Director to uphold corporate standards with respect to center cleanliness & operational standards. Assist center director in eporting weekly to the executive team on sensei and dojo dynamics.

Qualifications:

Enthusiasm for working with kids and a passion for today's technology Must be fun to work with, have a positive attitude, and enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be a tinkerer, willing and able to experiment and teach kids to experiment Must be a fan of computer games, willing to delve into their setup and maintenance 1 years programming experience, preferably freelance programming. Hackathons experience is welcome. Have familiarity with platforms such as: Arduino, Raspberry pi; Vex/First Robotics ;Unity, Roblocks, Minecraft, TinkerCAD is a plus Must be 18 or over

Expected Hours :

20 hours per week

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Which days are you available (M-F 3:45 - 7:30 PM, Sat 9:45 - 2 PM) Are you over 18?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person