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Summer 2025 Lead Instructor - in-person in San Francisco, CA

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About Mission Bit

Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including biweekly, semester-long introductory coding courses.

The role

As a Lead Instructor for the Intro to Python class, you will be at the forefront of high-quality computer science education by connecting with students to foster an engaging and welcoming classroom environment!

You’ll use Mission Bit’s in-house project-based curriculum to plan three lessons per week. This is a highly visible, student-facing role that reports directly to the Innovative Learning Manager.

We’re proud to provide training to all instructional staff to prepare them to teach, along with ongoing support throughout the semester!

If you have a passion for community, social justice, and coding, and if you want to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide, then this might be the opportunity for you!

This is a seasonal, semester-based, hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It requires approximately 16 hours per week from June 5, 2025 to August 8, 2025.

Schedule

Instructor Training

Asynchronous training: June 5, 2025 - June 12, 2025
Live training (for instructors of in-person classes): June 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM in San Francisco, CA
All staff are required to complete the self-paced training and attend the live training session(s)

Class Dates

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:45 AM - 2:45 PM
June 24, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Weekly Meetings

1-hour weekly meetings with the instructional team on Mondays, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM over Zoom

Additional dates:

Demo Day: TBD
End-of-semester meeting: 30 minutes between August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Hours

16 +/- hours per week

Location

in-person in San Francisco, CA (Class site is TBD)

What you’ll be doing:

70% Teaching, prep, and student support

Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love
Prepare and facilitatethree lessons per week to a diverse group of learners, adjusting your lessons appropriately to best meet students’ learning needs
Ensure students are developing sufficient understanding to build their final project at the end of the semester that can be showcased at our Demo Day.
Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students.

20% Professional collaboration

Communicate and collaborate with the TA and other instructional staff, including any classroom volunteers
Attend weekly staff meetings
You must be comfortable suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and our curriculum. You understand that there are always new opportunities for improvement and ways to elevate our standards

10% Communication

Communicate course progress to students and their families
Communicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff and Innovative Learning Manager so that we can collectively support students’ learning

We’d love to hear from you if you…

Have at least 2+ years of experience with Python or in relevant coding languages and/or software (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)
Have values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing CS knowledge
Have experience effectively working on a team for technical projects
Are comfortable in public speaking situations and have strong communication skills
Have experience working with a diverse group of individuals
Are self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously

It’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you…

Have experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting
Have experience in project-based learning, asset-based teaching, and/or culturally relevant teaching
Are bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, or Samoan

Accrued sick time-off

Pay

$28.00 / hour

Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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What You Should Know About Summer 2025 Lead Instructor - in-person in San Francisco, CA, Mission Bit

Are you excited about teaching and inspiring the next generation of coders? At Mission Bit, we are looking for a passionate Summer 2025 Lead Instructor to join us in-person in San Francisco, CA, and guide our students through the Intro to Python class! As a Lead Instructor, you'll have the unique opportunity to foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment while using our innovative, project-based curriculum. You’ll spend your summer connecting with students, facilitating three engaging lessons per week, and supporting their growth as they develop essential coding skills. With a strong emphasis on community values and social justice, we want you to help uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide. This role entails 16 hours of work per week from June 5 to August 8, 2025, with a blend of asynchronous and live training. You'll be working alongside a supportive team, collaborating to enhance our educational offerings and ensure every student leaves with a meaningful final project. If you have a knack for creativity, a desire to make a difference, and experience in coding, this could be your perfect summer role. Join us, inspire students, and be part of something extraordinary at Mission Bit!

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What are the responsibilities of the Summer 2025 Lead Instructor at Mission Bit?

As the Summer 2025 Lead Instructor at Mission Bit, your responsibilities include preparing and facilitating three lessons per week in Python, creating an inclusive classroom culture, and providing personalized support to students. You'll be at the forefront of engaging youth, encouraging them to explore coding while ensuring they develop the necessary skills to succeed in their final projects.