Coding Instructor – Online Coding & Game Development for Kids & Teens

About Bloom Academy

Bloom Academy is a fully virtual learning platform offering live, small-group and one-on-one enrichment classes for kids and teens. We partner with passionate, specialized instructors who help students build confidence, sharpen creative and technical skills, and develop genuine curiosity in a warm, supportive environment.

Our teachers are the heart of what we do — and we're looking for the next great one to join us.

The Opportunity

We're hiring an engaging Coding Instructor to teach live online coding, game design, and technology classes for kids and teens.

This role may include beginner-friendly and intermediate classes in Scratch, Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, Unity, and Unreal Engine, along with game design, creative coding, and project-based technology learning.

We're looking for instructors who can make coding and game development feel approachable, creative, and fun — especially for students who are just getting started.

What You'll Do

• Teach live, interactive online coding and technology classes for kids and teens
• Lead students through hands-on projects using platforms such as Scratch, Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, Unity, and Unreal Engine
• Help students create games, animations, interactive projects, and beginner-friendly coding activities
• Break down coding and game development concepts clearly in age-appropriate, beginner-friendly ways
• Support students with debugging, problem solving, and project development
• Teach one-on-one lessons and/or small-group classes of approximately 2–5 students
• Create a positive, structured, and encouraging virtual classroom
• Adapt lessons to each student's level, learning style, and interests
• Provide thoughtful feedback that helps students build confidence and skill

What We're Looking For

• Experience teaching coding, game design, or creative technology to children and/or teens
• Experience with one or more of the following: Scratch, Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, Unity, and/or Unreal Engine
• Prior experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or working with children and/or teens
• Confident and engaging on camera
• Clear, warm communicator
• Reliable, organized, and professional
• Comfortable helping beginner students who may need extra support
• Ability to make coding fun, structured, and accessible
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Design, or a related field is a plus
• Experience creating project-based lessons or curriculum is a plus

Why Teach With Bloom

• Flexible scheduling
• 100% remote
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with students and families
• Teach in areas that match your strengths and interests
• Be part of a mission-driven team that genuinely cares about student growth

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter along with a short note about your teaching experience, coding background, and what excites you about helping young learners build creative technical skills.

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience teaching or mentoring children or teens? Please describe.
• What experience do you have teaching coding in Scratch, Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, Unity, and/or Unreal Engine? Please be specific about which platforms you have taught and the age groups you have worked with.
• Please indicate your availability for teaching, including specific days and times Monday–Friday and on weekends (for example: "Mon/Wed 3–7pm, Sat 10am–2pm"). Please do not answer with "open" or "flexible." Will this availability remain consistent through the end of 2026?
• If you have a specific hourly rate expectation for this role, please share it here.
• Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile, personal website, or other relevant professional profile.
• Recommended: Please include a short intro video answering the following — What is your teaching background, what experience do you have with young learners, and why would you be a strong fit for this role? A video is not required, but it's strongly encouraged and helps your application stand out.
• If there is anything else you would like to share that helps demonstrate your experience or suitability for this role, please provide details here.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road