Kids Coding Instructor 'Sensei'

Responsive recruiter

Who we are Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 5–14 learn to code the way engineers actually learn: by building, breaking, debugging, and shipping video games they love. Kids can’t wait to come back. Parents see the real upside — confidence, logic, math, problem-solving — as students progress from white belt to black belt.

Our core promise is simple: Kids have fun. Parents see results. (Yes, it’s on the walls. We mean it.)

The mission We’re looking for a Sensei who brings builder energy into the dojo every day. You’re not just “watching kids.” You’re coaching young engineers through real creative problem-solving — helping them turn ideas into working games, stuck moments into breakthroughs, and “I can’t” into “watch this.”

If you love teaching, mentoring, and building sharp problem-solvers (and you don’t mind a little chaos with a lot of high-fives), this is your role.

What You’ll Do

• Master the curriculum and level up your own coding + game-design toolkit
• Create a positive, high-energy, safe environment where kids want to build
• Coach students one-on-one and in groups — diagnose skill level, unblock stuck ninjas, celebrate wins
• Spark curiosity: turn bugs, failures, and half-built ideas into engineering lessons
• Give parents clear, confident tour feedback so families see the value fast
• Own the floor: opening/closing duties, clean dojo standards, smooth day-to-day ops
• Keep the team tight with daily manager updates and weekly progress reports

You’re a great fit if you

• Have real experience with kids 5+ (mentoring, coaching, tutoring, camps, classrooms, etc.)
• Are naturally good with people and thrive in public-facing roles
• Collaborate well and make the team better
• Know coding/tech — or can pick it up fast and enjoy the learning curve
• Bring playful energy and a builder mindset to a fast-paced environment
• Get energized by creative problem-solving, not just following a script

Why this role is actually fun

• You’re teaching real skills through games, not worksheets
• Every day is different: new projects, new bugs, new “aha” moments
• You get to coach the engineering mindset early — curiosity, persistence, systems thinking
• You’re part of a team that takes kids seriously as builders
• Strong performers grow into bigger leadership opportunities in-center

Bottom line If you want a job that feels like coaching a junior engineering squad disguised as a game studio, apply. Bring the energy. Bring the patience. Bring the “let’s figure it out” attitude.

Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

About Us Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.

Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.