After School Coding Instructor

After School Instructor – Menlo Park *Code For Fun | Part-Time | Fall 2026 | In-Person* The Role We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach our fall after-school programs at school sites in the *Menlo Park area*. You'll deliver hands-on coding lessons to students in grades K–8, using Code For Fun's ready-made curriculum - so you can focus on what matters most: making the experience great for kids. This is a part-time, in-person position running Monday through Friday during the fall semester. Locations Programs will be held *on-site at partner schools* in the following areas: * Palo Alto * Menlo Park * Redwood City * Portola Valley _Specific school sites will be assigned based on availability and scheduling. Instructors must be able to travel independently to their assigned site(s)._ What You'll Do * Deliver engaging coding lessons to students ages 5–14 using Code For Fun lesson plans * Build positive relationships with students, parents, and school-site staff * Arrive on time and fully prepared — every session, every day * Communicate promptly and professionally with the Code For Fun team and parents (email responses expected within 24 hours on school days) * Track attendance and report any student or site concerns to your supervisor * Make class fun — your energy sets the tone What We're Looking For *Required:* * Reliable personal transportation, valid California driver's license, and current auto insurance (you will drive to assigned school sites) * Familiarity with programming or computer science concepts (any language or platform is fine — we'll train you on our curriculum) * Strong communication skills in English, both with kids and with adults * Punctual, dependable, and responsive — if something comes up, you let us know promptly * Ability to pass a background check and provide proof of a negative TB test *Preferred:* * Experience teaching or working with elementary or middle school-aged children * Comfort with multiple age groups (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) * Public Speaking skills are a plus * A genuine enthusiasm for sharing technology with the next generation Schedule * Monday through Friday, after school hours (generally 2:30pm-5pm) * Fall semester (exact start and end dates provided upon offer) * Part-time hours (specific schedule varies by site assignment) Compensation * Competitive hourly rate * Part-time / W-2 position About Code For Fun Code For Fun is a non-profit organization dedicated to making computer science education accessible and exciting for kids ages 5–18. We run after-school programs, camps, and classes at school sites throughout the Bay Area — and we believe that every child deserves a chance to learn to code in a fun, supportive environment. _Code For Fun is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._ Pay: $24.00 per hour Work Location: In person