About the Role
As a Lead Instructor for the Intro to AI class, you will deliver weekly lessons, connect with students, and foster an engaging classroom environment using Mission Bit’s project-based curriculum. This role is highly visible and student-facing, ideal for those passionate about community, social justice, and coding, aiming to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide.
Responsibilities
- Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture aligned with Mission Bit's core values.
- Prepare and facilitate two lessons per week, adjusting to students' learning needs.
- Ensure students develop sufficient understanding to build a final project for Demo Day.
- Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students.
- Communicate and collaborate with the TA and other instructional staff.
- Attend weekly staff and curriculum meetings.
- Suggest and implement new ideas to improve Mission Bit and its curriculum.
- Communicate course progress to students and their families.
- Communicate student progress and success to Program Staff and the Innovative Learning Manager.
Requirements
- Experience in teaching, instruction, or mentoring, including leadership roles.
- Experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting.
- Experience using AI or in relevant coding languages and/or software.
- Values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing CS knowledge.
- Experience effectively working on a team for technical projects.
- Comfortable in public speaking situations with strong communication skills.
- Experience working with a diverse group of individuals.
- Self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously.
Skills
- Computer Science
- AI
- Coding
- Public Speaking
- Communication
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Part-time
- In-person
- Temporary
Experience Level
- Lead
Salary/Compensations
- $28.00 / hour
Benefits
- Accrued sick time-off
- Training provided to all instructional staff
- Ongoing support throughout the semester
About the Company
- Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that equips youth with hands-on computer science and AI education.
- We build confidence, technical skills, and pathways to meaningful careers in technology.
- We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including introductory coding courses, self-paced learning, and workshops.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
