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Summer 2025 TA - in-person at Figma HQ (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 TA for the Intro to Web class, you’ll promote a welcoming and supportive class community, foster productive collaboration, track student progress, and help students realize their potential.

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! Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (especially those who speak Spanish).

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 at Figma HQ (760 Market St Floor 10, San Francisco, CA 94102)

What you’ll be doing:

70% Community building, classroom management, 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
Plan and lead community-building games and activities
Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students
Promote positive, productive collaboration between students
Ensure students receive the support they need throughout the course to effectively and confidently showcase a capstone project at our Demo Day
Effectively manage classroom behavior to foster a productive learning environment for all students
Lead class in the event the lead instructor is out

20% Professional collaboration

Attend weekly staff meetings
Communicate and collaborate with Lead Instructor and other instructional staff

10% Communication

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

We’d love to hear from you if you…

Have experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting
Have values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for supporting youth
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and compelling in public speaking situations
Have experience working with a diverse group of individuals
Are self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously with little oversight

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

Have experience in with HTML/CSS or in relevant coding languages and/or software (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)
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

$23.00 / 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 TA - in-person at Figma HQ (San Francisco, CA), Mission Bit

Are you passionate about technology and empowering youth? Mission Bit is looking for a Summer 2025 TA to join our Intro to Web class, in-person at Figma HQ in San Francisco, CA! In this rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in creating an inclusive classroom environment, supporting students as they learn the fundamentals of web development. As a TA, you'll have the unique opportunity to foster collaboration, assist in building student relationships, and ensure each participant feels valued and encouraged. Training is provided to help you thrive in your role, and your strong communication skills will help you connect with both students and staff. From leading fun community-building activities to managing classroom behavior, every day will offer new challenges and opportunities. Whether you're guiding a student through their capstone project or collaborating with your instructional team, your contribution to the Mission Bit community will make a positive impact on the lives of Bay Area youth. So, if you're ready to bridge the tech divide and inspire the next generation of coders, we want to hear from you! Bilingual candidates, especially those who speak Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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What are the responsibilities of a Summer 2025 TA at Mission Bit?

As a Summer 2025 TA at Mission Bit, you will be responsible for creating a welcoming class atmosphere, fostering collaboration among students, tracking their progress, and offering support where needed. Your role includes managing classroom behavior, helping students build relationships, and leading some activities that resonate with Mission Bit's core values.