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Black Girls Code · 4 months ago

Lead Instructor

Los Angeles, CA

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$0/hr - $50/hr

Black Girls Code (BGC) is dedicated to empowering young women in tech and ensuring they are leaders in the field. The Lead Instructor will implement the BGC curriculum, teaching coding to young women aged 10-18, while fostering a strong learning culture and collaborating with staff and students.

Non ProfitSTEM EducationWomen's

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Teaching experienceFluent in coding languagesClassroom managementFacilitation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingYouth developmentRelationship-buildingConflict managementGrowth mindsetTeamwork

Required

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

Company

Black Girls Code

Black Girls CODE is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching girls aged 7 to 17 about computer programming and digital technology.

Founded in 2011

Oakland, California, USA

11-50 employees

http://www.blackgirlscode.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.43M

Key Investors

OneTrustGeneral Motors

2021-11-16Grant· $0.03M

2017-09-12Grant· $0.26M

2017-09-01Equity Crowdfunding· $0.15M

Leadership Team

Brittany Clay

Chief Operating Officer

Tiffany Lewars, M.A.

Executive Assistant to the CEO & COO

Recent News

PR Newswire

National Black MBA Association Announces Powerhouse Lineup for TRANSFORM 2025: Ashley Etienne, Killer Mike, and Tech Innovators to Headline Premier Event

2025-08-21

POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.

New Competition Invites Young Women To Teach AI What Black Beauty Looks Like

2025-07-04

IEEE Spectrum

Ways to Bridge the U.S. Computer Science Education Gap

2025-07-04

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