Lead Instructor - Intro to Game Design

October 31

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Mission Bit

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education • nonprofit • technology

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💰 $1M Grant on 2018-04

Description

• 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. • As a Lead Instructor, you will be at the forefront of high-quality computer science education by connecting with students to foster an engaging and welcoming classroom environment! • You’ll use Mission Bit’s in-house project-based curriculum to plan two lessons per week. • This is a highly visible, student-facing role that reports directly to the Innovative Learning Manager. • 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! • This is a seasonal, semester-based, remote role based in San Francisco, CA from January 23 to May 16, 2025, with 6+/- hours per week. • Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love. • Prepare and facilitate two lessons per week to a diverse group of learners, adjusting your lessons appropriately to best meet students’ learning needs. • Ensure students are developing sufficient understanding to build their final project at the end of the semester that can be showcased at our Demo Day. • Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students. • You must be comfortable suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and our curriculum.

Requirements

• Have at least 2+ years of experience in Game Design/Unity/C# (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience) • Have values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing CS knowledge • Have experience effectively working on a team for technical projects • Are comfortable in public speaking situations and have strong communication skills • Have experience working with a diverse group of individuals • Are self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously • Have experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting • Have experience in project-based learning, asset-based teaching, and/or culturally relevant teaching • Are bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, or Samoan

Benefits

• Accrued sick time-off