Job Description

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about technology, enjoy working with children and love learning. The ideal candidate for our program has a positive mental attitude, strong confidence in their ability, excitement at the prospect of learning new things and a strong desire to impact kids’ lives in a fun and enriching way! If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a part of our passionate, dedicated, creative and collaborative team here at Code Wiz as we encourage kids to unlock their inner Code Wizards! Coaches have an extremely valuable role in the Code Wiz family. Our coaches are here to guide and inspire our students so knowledge of coding plus a positive mental attitude are essential!

All training will be provided. High School and College students with a passion for coding are encouraged to apply!

Pay rate: $16-18/hr

Schedule:

• 6 hours shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning -Afternoon shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor students in grades 6–8 in robotics, programming, and engineering concepts.
• Teach basic to intermediate  robot design, construction, and programming using platforms such as  LEGO® SPIKE Prime etc.
• Lead students through challenges that encourage  problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity .
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Prepare students for  competitions, showcases, or project presentations when applicable.
• Track student progress and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Set up and maintain robotics equipment and classroom materials.
• Communicate regularly with program leadership about student engagement and progress.
• Help create new curriculum that is tailored to students individual needs

Qualifications:

• Experience working with  middle school students (ages 11–14)in an educational or coaching setting.
• Familiarity with robotics kits such as LEGO® SPIKE Prime, VEX IQ, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of  block-based or text-based programming (e.g., Scratch, Python, or C-based robotics programming).
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Passionate about technology, engineering, and inspiring young minds.
• Ability to lead both structured lessons and open-ended project time.
• Preferred: Experience coaching a robotics team (e.g.,  FIRST LEGO League, VEX IQ Challenge, FTC or similar competitions ).

Demonstrated Traits & Values

● Adopt the Artisan’s Eye – We take pride in our work. We take care to make

sure the service we are delivering is top-notch. At every point where we touch

our families, we want them to experience exceptional service from all staff

● Maintain a Growth Mindset – Demonstrate the power of learning by learning. We’re interested in the inquisitive, looking beyond what is to what could be. Impossible is not in our vocabulary

● Be Empathetic – We begin by presuming the goodwill of others. We seek first to hear, not tell, to empathize, not criticize. We appreciate the other person’s perspective.

● Be Real – We are accountable for all that we do. Take ownership, step up and seek responsibility. We own our work and earn our results.

● Stay Positive – Have grit! Don’t quit and bring the same encouragement to

others around you.

● Have Fun – We bring good energy, uplifting others, smiling, laughing, dancing and enjoying the moments!

Experience:

computer programming: 1 year (Required)

Work Location : In person

Ability to Commute:

• Durham, NC 27713 (Required)

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