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Code Sensei - Code Tutor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511082
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Code Ninjas - Madison
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Code Ninjas Madison - West
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $12-15
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Information Technology and Computers, STEM, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Federal Work-Study Preferred

Department Overview:

 At Code Ninjas, kids ages 8-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way – by creating video games they love. Children gain confidence and new skills including coding, math, logic, and problem-solving, as they progress from white to black belt. Summer camps supplement the core curriculum with fun and educational camps including MineCraft, Lego Robotics, and Stop Motion Animation. Each camp lasts 5 days for 3 hours per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Anticipated Start Date:

 6/8/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 08/31/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

 Camps:
morning camp: 8:45AM - 12:00
afternoon camp: 12:15PM - 3:30PM

Coding teacher (aka "Code Sensei"): 3:50PM - 7PM

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $12 Maximum: 

Number of Positions:

 4

Qualifications:

 • Enjoy working with children ages 8 and up
• Presentation and classroom management skills to deliver camp curriculum
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, child care, etc.
• Interact well with parents and kids; be a fun mentor that kids enjoy being around
• Enthusiasm for technology and STEM
• Coding background
• Ability to think on your feet to overcome technological glitches that inevitably occur

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, Lego Robotics, Scratch programming,

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Teach from provided curriculum
• Keep the classroom running smoothly; address behavior issues; ensure that everyone is having fun
• Make sure camps have necessary supplies, nametags, handouts, hardware, etc.
• Prepare and conduct ice breakers, and fun break activities
• Provide coaching when kids get stuck; help them find bugs in their code; check for understanding
• Keep kids engaged and on task; grade their work
• Conduct 1-on-1 introductory sessions with students and provide feedback to parents
• Report daily to Center Manager regarding activities and student’s progress
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

ability to move and lift up to 20 pounds

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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