Summer 2026 Game Design Teaching Assistant - in-person in San Francisco, CA

About Mission BitMission 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. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including biweekly, semester-long introductory coding courses.The roleAs a TA for the Intro to Game Design class, you'll promote a welcoming and supportive class community, foster productive collaboration, track student progress, and help students realize their potential.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! Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (especially those who speak Spanish).This is a seasonal, semester-based, in-person role based in San Francisco, CA. The employment dates are from June 11 - August 6, 2026.ScheduleTraining and onboarding:Async remote training: June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM and June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PMLive in-person training (for in-person and remote instructors): June 16 - 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM in San Francisco, CA Classroom site visits (for in-person instructors only): 1 hour visit on June 18, 2026Work schedule beginning June 22, 2026:Mondays: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (weekly prep and meeting, remote)Tuesdays through Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM (weekly classes, in-person)Demo Day: July 31, 2026 (tent., location and time TBD)End-of-semester wrap-up:August 3 - 6, 2026Total weekly hours:16 +/- hours per weekLocation:San Francisco State University (1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132)What you'll be doing:70% Community building, classroom management, and student supportCreate an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and lovePlan and lead community-building games and activitiesFoster individual and meaningful relationships with studentsPromote positive, productive collaboration between studentsEnsure students receive the support they need throughout the course to effectively and confidently showcase a capstone project at our Demo DayEffectively manage classroom behavior to foster a productive learning environment for all studentsLead class in the event the lead instructor is out20% Professional collaborationAttend weekly staff meetingsCommunicate and collaborate with Lead Instructor and other instructional staff10% CommunicationCommunicate course progress to students and their familiesCommunicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff so we can collectively support students' learningRequirementsWe'd love to hear from you if you...Have experience working with youth, especially in an educational settingHave values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for supporting youthHave excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and compelling in public speaking situationsHave experience working with a diverse group of individualsAre self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously with little oversightIt's not required, but it's a nice bonus if you...Have experience in with Unity/C#/Game Design or in relevant coding languages and/or software (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)Have experience in project-based learning, asset-based teaching, and/or culturally relevant teachingAre bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, or SamoanBenefitsAccrued sick time-offPay$23.00 / hourMission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.