Assistant Instructor

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 7-13 or 14-17 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, help facilitate lessons and build relationships with students. You must have experience in engineering, science, or technology to be considered for this role along with proven comfort interacting with students ages 7-17.

• Facilitate learning around coding  to young women using Black Girls Code curriculum
• Participate in teacher/facilitator training prior to 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.

• 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
• Able to commit to 10-15 hours per month with a 1 year commitment

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.