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About the Role

The Game Design/Coding Specialist will plan and facilitate innovative, hands-on technology programming for middle school students. This role introduces students to computer science, coding fundamentals, game development, digital design, and interactive technology through engaging, project-based learning experiences.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate engaging coding lessons, game design workshops, and technology-based projects.
Introduce students to coding fundamentals, computational thinking, algorithms, and programming concepts.
Teach students to use age-appropriate coding platforms and game development tools.
Guide students in designing and developing original video games, interactive stories, characters, and digital experiences.
Introduce concepts such as game mechanics, level design, user experience, animation, and digital storytelling.
Incorporate opportunities for students to explore problem-solving, debugging, and iterative design.
Encourage collaboration through group coding challenges and team-based game development projects.
Prepare students to present their games and digital projects at technology showcases and program events.
Promote digital literacy, creativity, innovation, and responsible technology use.
Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive technology learning environment.
Maintain accurate attendance and program documentation as required.
Design and implement sequential, project-based units and lesson plans in assigned specialty area.
Align activities with program goals, youth interests, and DYCD/COMPASS-SONYC frameworks.
Integrate social-emotional learning, teamwork, and youth leadership opportunities into activities.
Prepare materials and supplies in advance; maintain an organized, safe activity space.
Lead engaging, hands-on sessions that are inclusive and differentiated for various skill and grade levels.
Establish clear expectations, routines, and positive behavior supports.
Build strong relationships with youth; encourage participation, creativity, and persistence.
Adapt activities as needed based on student responses, behavior, and feedback.
Collaborate with Group Leaders, Tutors, and site leadership to coordinate schedules and support youth needs.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
Share progress, challenges, and recommendations for program improvement with supervisors.
Ensure youth safety and supervision at all times, following agency and DYCD policies.
Assist with attendance, sign-in/out, and other basic documentation as required.
Care for and inventory program equipment and supplies related to the specialty area.
Complete 15 hours of professional development each calendar year.
Attend all meetings, training workshops and special events as required, inclusive of those outside of program hours.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Available during after-school hours, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, (20 hours per week not inclusive of meetings); Monday-Friday during the school year and some school holidays.
2+ years' experience working with children or youth in group settings (after-school, camp, school, recreational program).
Experience working with middle school or adolescent youth preferred.
Demonstrated experience or knowledge in computer science, coding, game development, technology education, or a related field.
Familiarity with age-appropriate coding languages and platforms preferred.
Ability to teach coding and technology concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.
Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues and guide students through problem-solving.
Ability to develop structured, project-based technology lessons.
Must be dependable, professional, patient, and enthusiastic.
High school diploma/GED required; college degree, technology certification, coding training, or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to pass required background checks and comply with program policies and safety requirements.
Some college coursework or degree in Education, Arts, Recreation, Youth Development, or related field.
Experience in a DYCD-funded program or NYC after-school setting.
Bilingual language skills.

Skills

Computer science
Coding fundamentals
Game development
Digital design
Interactive technology
Programming languages
Computational thinking
Algorithms
Game mechanics
Level design
User experience
Animation
Digital storytelling
Problem-solving
Debugging
Iterative design
Collaboration
Digital literacy
Creativity
Innovation
Responsible technology use
Classroom management
Interpersonal skills
Technology troubleshooting

Location

Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Manhattan

Work Type

Part Time
Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Experience Level

2+ years' experience working with children or youth in group settings

Education Level

High school diploma/GED required
College degree, technology certification, coding training, or equivalent experience preferred
Some college coursework or degree in Education, Arts, Recreation, Youth Development, or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$21.50 - 24.50 per hour

About the Company

For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe’s legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs.
NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids.
In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx.
All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.
The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court.
It believes life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.

Equal Opportunity

NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.