Not a one-tool coding class.

A real progression:

block coding → HTML → Python → building with AI (and questioning what AI says). Starfire Education runs in-person after-school enrichment at top-ranked K-8 schools across the Peninsula. Small groups (3-12 kids), the same teacher every week, real projects, and every session ends with children presenting their work. We are hiring subject-matter experts for our winter session — people who actually practice the craft they teach. An excellent fit for industry professionals, graduate students, and experienced or retired teachers. Who you are You're a software engineer, CS student, bootcamp grad or instructor, or STEM teacher who actually codes You can meet a 2nd grader in Scratch and a 7th grader in Python in the same room You believe a bug is information, not failure — and you can teach kids to hunt them What you'll do Teach a progression curriculum across block coding, HTML, Python, and AI prompting/building, tiered by grade band Run sessions where kids demo working code to a live audience and explain what broke and how they fixed it Include AI literacy: students test AI outputs against evidence instead of trusting them Manage devices and materials on site; contribute improvements to the coding curriculum — paid and credited when adopted Pay (transparent, like always) $55

• 70 per hour depending on subject expertise and teaching experience. Every hour is broken down so you know what you're paid for: Class time: $28
• 35 Prep, documentation & curriculum contribution: $17
• 22 Commute component: $10
• 13 Over and above the hourly rate: Commute allowance of $8
• 12/class for longer drives or bridge crossings Up to $25 reimbursed for background check / TB test (after completion of session) $100 on completing the 2-week probation Session completion bonus: $200 per class for 100% on-time attendance, favorable reviews, end-of-session student progress reports submitted, and no student drops due to teacher performance Curriculum credit: teachers whose lesson ideas are adopted into the Starfire curriculum are paid a per-lesson development fee and credited by name How this works Classes meet once a week on weekdays, starting between 1:00-3:10 pm, running 60-90 minutes, on campus at top-ranked K-8 schools One class per day (school schedules make more impossible — we're honest about that); build up to 3-5 classes/week across nearby schools if you want more hours Sessions run 8-15 weeks with the school calendar; winter session begins early January 2027 Groups of 3-12 students, same teacher every week — our zero-cancellation promise to schools depends on your reliability, and we pay for it Training & curriculum — done together, at Starfire Onboarding support: 2 half-day training workshops at Starfire before the session starts A complete, structured curriculum is provided — you'll never walk in without a plan You're expected to contribute back: session feedback, lesson improvements, and your own ideas.

Our curriculum is built with teachers, not handed down to them Paid observation of one ongoing class before you start; ongoing coaching and a community of fellow teachers Non-negotiables Local to the Bay Area (no relocation, no remote) 1+ years working with children ages 5-14, and genuine warmth for that age group Fluent English, excellent communication with kids AND parents LiveScan background check, TB clearance, mandated reporter training before first class (we reimburse up to $25) Punctuality is sacred: schools and parents rely on us because our classes always happen Job type: Part-time

Pay:

$55

• 70/hour

Schedule:

after school, weekdays

Location:

Palo Alto, Menlo Park Schools (on-campus)

Benefits:

paid training, flexible schedule, professional development, referral programme, curriculum development fees. Tell us what you've made, built, written, or shipped — we'd love to hear it.

Pay:

$55.00

• $70.

00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 2.0 per week

Work Location:

In person