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Benefits:

Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms

Ideal for: Recent college grads, college students, teachers, tutors, STEM mentors
Schedule: Mon–Fri 3pm–7pm, Sat 10am–1pm (must be available after-school hours)

About the Role

Code Ninjas is seeking a Coding Instructor (“Code Sensei”) to teach both our JR Program (ages 5–7) and CREATE Program (ages 8–14). You’ll help kids build real coding skills, create games, and explore fun STEM topics in a supportive environment.

This is an outstanding role for someone who loves working with kids, enjoys technology, and wants to build leadership and teaching experience.

Benefits/Perks

Think of this role as a paid learning opportunity while you teach
Uniforms provided (Code Sensei T-shirt)
All tutoring materials supplied
Opportunity to earn performance-based incentives
Exceptional work environment with a supportive team (kind, smart, welcoming)
Access to modern tools and teaching resources

Responsibilities (what you will be doing)

1) Teach & Mentor Kids (Primary)
Create a positive, fun, safe learning environment for children ages 5–14
Deliver Code Ninjas curriculum:
block-based coding for younger ninjas
syntax-based coding for older ninjas (JavaScript, Microsoft MakeCode, Godot, C#/Unity)
Monitor student progress, support learning, and encourage confidence
Provide quick parent updates after each session

2) Lead Camps, Clubs, and Activities
Help run STEM/Robotics, Minecraft/Roblox programming, 3D printing, and seasonal camps
Design/modify activities that improve engagement and learning outcomes

3) Maintain the Dojo
Keep the dojo clean, organized, and safe
Support the team with daily operations and professionalism

4) Be a Community Ambassador (Net-New Student Growth)
We’re looking for Senseis who are excited to represent Code Ninjas in the community.
You will be expected to:
Bring in net-new trial families and enrollments through your personal network and outreach
Share Code Ninjas opportunities with friends/family, schools, and local community groups
Help promote events, camps, and free trials using scripts and resources we provide
Success expectation: contribute ~1 new student enrollment per week through your personal referrals and outreach.
Important: bring in new families into Code Ninjas.

Qualifications (what we’re looking for)

Required

Passion for teaching kids and interest in technology/STEM
Experience working with kids ages 5–14 (teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, etc.)
Basic knowledge of coding concepts (we train you further)
Confident, patient, kind, and engaging personality
Strong classroom leadership and small-group management (4–10 kids)
Organized, proactive, and dependable
Growth mindset and fast learner
Local to Tracy, CA (or nearby)

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Familiarity with JavaScript / Godot / C# / Unity
Canva or basic content creation skills
Experience with camps, enrichment programs, tutoring centers, or youth programs

About Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding center, where kids ages 5-14 learn to code by building games in a fun and non-intimidating way. Parents love seeing their children develop coding, math, logic, and problem-solving skills as they progress from white to black belt. Our brand promise: Kids have fun, parents see results.

How to Apply

We’d love to hear from you! Apply now.

Note: Employment requires a background check verifying clear criminal history.

Compensation: $16.50 per hour

ABOUT US

Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.

Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.

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