CodeHS is a comprehensive platform helping K-12 schools teach computer science. We provide curriculum, professional development, and a full software platform. CodeHS is used by millions of students and thousands of schools and districts around the US and the world.
MissionThe mission of CodeHS is to empower all students to meaningfully impact the future. We believe that in the 21st century, coding is a foundational skill, just like reading and writing. That’s why we say: Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach.
Location: Chicago, IL (in-office)
Duration: 10 weeks (June–August)
Compensation: $1,000 per week (paid internship)
Time Commitment: Full-time, 5 days per week (Monday–Friday)
- Support updates and improvements to existing computer science curriculum
- Test lessons, activities, and assessments for clarity, accuracy, and student experience
- Help create instructional materials such as examples, exercises, handouts, and activities
- Review code examples and interactive elements to ensure correctness
- Assist with organizing and documenting curriculum resources and updates
- Research computer science standards and help with alignment under guidance from the team
- Use AI tools to help brainstorm or draft curriculum content, while learning how to critically review outputs
- Participate in curriculum reviews, team meetings, and collaborative planning sessions
- Education, computer science, instructional design, or related experience, current students encouraged to apply
- Interest in computer science education or education technology
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Clear written communication skills
- Introductory programming experience (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)
- Experience tutoring, teaching, TA-ing, or creating educational content
- Familiarity with K–12 education or computer science courses
- Hands-on experience in curriculum development for real classrooms
- Mentorship from experienced curriculum developers and educators
- Exposure to standards-aligned, AI-supported curriculum workflows
- Insight into careers at the intersection of education, technology, and content creation
Location:
This is a fully in-person internship based in the CodeHS Chicago office.
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What We Do
CodeHS is a platform for helping high schools teach computer science. We provide a comprehensive solution to schools looking to improve or create a computer science program. We offer web-based curriculum for Introduction to Computer Science and AP Computer Science classes, tools for teachers to manage their classroom, and professional development to help teachers learn to teach coding.
We are working with schools all over the world to bring in best-in-class computer science classes. Learn more or sign up at codehs.com.
