Coding & Robotics Instructor

Requirements:

• Enjoy working with children and supporting their learning.
• Strong communication, patience, and classroom leadership skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn new technology.
• Dependability and reliable transportation to our Kansas City Northland location.
• Availability to teach on weekday afternoons or evenings.
• Ability to successfully complete the required background screening.
• Preferred, but not required: experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring children.
• Preferred, but not required: education in computer science, engineering, technology, or elementary education.
• Preferred, but not required: familiarity with Scratch, Minecraft Education, Python, robotics, or block-based programming.
• Preferred, but not required: experience with elementary or middle-school students.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engaging, hands-on coding, robotics, and STEM classes for students in grades K–8.
• Teach with age-appropriate technologies, including Scratch, Minecraft Education, and VEX Robotics.
• Guide students through projects, experiments, and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Adapt instruction for students with varying experience and skill levels.
• Prepare classroom equipment and materials before sessions.
• Communicate student progress and classroom needs to academy leadership.

Technologies:

• Python
• Robotics
• C++

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We are hiring part-time instructors at Love to Code Academy, a youth character development academy where students build teamwork, persistence, integrity, confidence, and leadership through coding, robotics, and esports. We provide a structured curriculum, instructional resources, and training; applicants do not need to be expert programmers or licensed teachers. Compensation is $26–$35 per hour. We welcome all qualified applicants and are an equal opportunity employer.

last updated 44 week of 2026