Black Girls CODE

Assistant Instructor

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2 Locations

Hybrid

Entry level

Software

The Role

The Assistant Instructor will support teaching coding to young women using the Black Girls Code curriculum, build relationships with students, and facilitate a positive learning environment.

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ABOUT BLACK GIRLS CODE

Black Girls Code (BGC) is building a future where learners are not just participants in tech—they are leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping it. Our mission is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and community they need to thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) fields and ensure they know they belong.

BGC delivers industry-relevant education throughout adolescence and creates pathways to college, careers, and entrepreneurship. We’re not just preparing young people for the workforce—we’re preparing them to lead it.

*We recognize identity as a spectrum of color and gender. If you want to learn tech and help shift the reality that Black women hold only 2% of tech jobs, you belong here.

POSITION

The Assistant Instructor will support the implementation of Black Girls Code curriculum. They will collaborate with the Lead Instructor in teaching 25 young women ages 10-13 or 14-18 coding. Students will learn to code throughout the year by creating art, music, websites, games, apps, and more. The assistant instructor will support in creating a strong culture, facilitate lessons, and build relationships with students. You must have experience in computer science, engineering, science, or technology to be considered for this role and proven comfort interacting with students ages 7-17. The Assistant Tech Instructor receives an hourly wage, which includes time for preparation, teaching, and grading.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate learning around coding to young women using Black Girls CODE curriculum
Participate in teacher/facilitator training before course/workshop start
Interact with youth and staff as a resource and facilitator
Implement and maintain Black Girls CODE culture and theme
Participate and assist in the implementation of Black Girls CODE evaluations
Measure student achievement and progress toward mastery through formative and summative assessments
Modify materials, where appropriate, to support the learning outcomes of students based on the formative and summative assessments.

REQUIREMENTS

Teaching groups in formal or informal settings
Fluent in at least one coding language, such as JavaScript or Python
Strong classroom management/relationship-building skills
Demonstrates ability to problem-solve
Exceptional facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
Versed in restorative practices and conflict management
Growth mindset when receiving and incorporating feedback from leaders and peers.
Enthusiasm and skill working in youth development
Integrity, maturity, credibility, and a demonstrated commitment to Black Girls Code's mission
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to successfully pass a background check

Black Girls Code is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and conscious inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Top Skills

JavaScript

Python

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The Company

HQ: Oakland, CA

74 Employees

Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Black Girls CODE is a global movement. Founded in 2011, the San Francisco based nonprofit introduces young girls of color, ages 6-17, to computer programming, electrical engineering, mobile app development, robotics and other STEM fields. In 2012 the nonprofit launched in 10 cities nationwide and expanded to South Africa. Voted as "2012 Most Innovative Nonprofit" by Bank of the West, the nonprofit continues to expand and empower hundreds of girls worldwide.

Our Vision
Black Girls CODE vision is to increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities and builders of their own future through exposure to computer science and technology.

"We want to be the Girl Scouts of Technology - creating a pipeline for women of color tech leaders, innovators and creators. We are disrupting the tech sector and changing the ratio #1GirlAtATime."