• Lead engaging, hands-on coding, robotics, and STEM classes.
• Teach using age-appropriate technologies, including Scratch, Minecraft Education, and VEX Robotics.
• Guide students through projects, experiments, and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Adapt instruction to students with different experience and skill levels.
• Prepare classroom equipment and materials before sessions.
• Communicate student progress and classroom needs to academy leadership.

Required:

• Enjoy working with children and helping them learn.
• Strong communication, patience, and classroom leadership skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn new technology.
• Dependability and reliable transportation to our Kansas City Northland location.
• Availability to teach during weekday afternoon or evening hours.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring children.
• Education in computer science, engineering, technology, or elementary education.
• Familiarity with Scratch, Minecraft Education, Python, robotics, or block-based programming.
• Experience with elementary or middle-school students.