Off Campus Work Study Positions - Coding Teacher/Sensei (AY 26-27)

Department Overview:

At Code Ninjas, we teach kids ages 5-14 to code in a fun, engaging way—by creating video games, building robots, and exploring STEM. Our summer camps feature exciting topics like Minecraft, Roblox, 3D Printing, Lego Robotics, Stop Motion Animation, and more!

Anticipated Start Date:

10/15/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

We offer flexible schedules— No weekends .
Afterschool Session (Code Sensei): 3:45 PM – 7:00 PM (Tuesday - Friday)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $14.00 Maximum: $16.00

Number of Positions:

2

Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with children ages 5 and up
• Presentation and classroom management skills to deliver camp curriculum
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, child care, etc.
• Interact well with parents and kids; be a fun mentor that kids enjoy being around
• Enthusiasm for technology and STEM
• Coding background helpful but not required
• Ability to think on your feet to overcome technological glitches that inevitably occur

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience with Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, Lego Robotics, Scratch programming, or similar technologies is a plus, but not required.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Teach using the provided curriculum
• Manage the classroom environment, addressing behavior issues, and ensuring all students are engaged and having fun
• Offer guidance when students encounter challenges, help them debug their code, and assess their understanding
• Keep students focused and on task, and grade their work
• Conduct 1-on-1 introductory sessions with students and provide feedback to parents
• Report daily to the Center Manager on activities and student progress
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/