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Coding Instructor

Code Ninjas Of Ridgewood

Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • $16.00 to $20.00 / hr • 11/5/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Training & development
  • Flexible schedule

Who are we?
Code Ninjas is the nation's fastest-growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 5–14 learn to code the fun, no-stress way: by playing and building video games they love. They have a blast and can't wait to come back!

Parents love it too. Their kids gain confidence and pick up coding, math, logic and problem-solving skills as they move from white belt to black belt. Our promise is *"Kids have fun, parents see results,"* and we mean it so much that it's painted on our walls.


What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Coding Instructor (aka a Sensei) to join our team of dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking minds, working toward our common goal: providing a fun and safe learning environment for children. Our Senseis are the heart of every Code Ninjas center, running the day-to-day coaching and keeping students engaged.

Have you worked with kids? Do you love teaching and growing problem-solving skills in young engineers? Have you mentored youth? This could be your next adventure! ?

Your Sensei missions:
  • Train up: work through the curriculum and learn it
  • ?Build a safe space: create a positive, safe environment where students can grow
  • ?Spot their strengths: work with kids to figure out their skill sets
  • ?Wow the parents: share feedback with parents after working with a student on a tour
  • Open and close: handle the daily opening and closing duties
  • ?Keep it spotless: help keep the dojo clean and ready for the next ninja, up to corporate standards ?
  • ?Check in: touch base with your Center Director regularly, with a quick weekly progress update and a daily recap of the dojo's activities and productivity

Qualifications:
  • Working history with children ages 7 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.)
  • Experience working with the general public
  • Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care
  • Works well with others; collaborates
  • Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic concepts
  • Must be fun to work with and like working in fast-paced environments where requirements can change frequently