"Like kids?
Like technology?
Let's talk!"
WHY WORK WITH US?
This is a great opportunity for regular part-time work with flexible time commitments.
We welcome university/college students, recent grads or supply teachers with STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) backgrounds -- AND/OR -- Education backgrounds with strong tech skills or willingness to learn.
We're a fast-growing educational company looking for more extraordinary instructors to introduce technology to school-aged kids (Kindergarten - Grade 8). We introduce kids to coding and technology, both in-class and after school, using a combination of software, apps and super fun tech toys.
You will be matched with another adult instructor and responsible for teaching at a school(s) or at our workshop locations within the GTA (all locations are mid-town Toronto and close to TTC).
You will arrive on time, help set up the room and equipment, take attendance and be responsible for teaching and inspiring the kids in a safe environment.
THE IDEAL HIRE
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You need to be reliable, responsible & organized (no last minute cancellations)
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You have the confidence to teach, the patience to work with kids and the personality to make each session fun.
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You’re a team player and eager to share your knowledge with others
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You genuinely like kids! You are patient, good-tempered, and youthful in your attitude
QUALIFICATIONS
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YOU HAVE: solid communication skills and are comfortable sharing your knowledge with kids of various ages (from ages 4 - 14)
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YOU LOVE: working with people, learning new things and are comfortable with technology (eg. tech toys, software programs) and are open to learning new things
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BONUS SKILLS: coding experience may include: beginner coding programs such as Scratch/Scratch Jr (tablet), Swift, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, app-making, etc.
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MUST HAVE: experience working with kids or teaching youth
MANDATORY: vulnerable sector police checks for all hires. You will also receive onsite training on working with children.
** Training will be provided for both working with children and teaching technology using our program curriculum.**
TO APPLY: please send your resume and cover letter to codezilla@codezillakids.com
Current Opportunities
'Lizard Leader'
(aka Administrative Coordinator & Team Support)
Codezilla needs a part time (7-10 hours per week, with opportunity for more hours) Administrative Coordinator (‘Lizard Leader’) to help manage and support our team. 100% work from home opportunity.
Are you hyper-organized and efficient? Are you 'take charge' and proactive? Are you looking for a part time opportunity that challenges you mentally - where you have room to grow - while still allowing you to be available for your kids? Do you value kids' education? Do you want to help provide good jobs to eager university students? Then come join our mom-run business!
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proactive, self-starter, responsible and organized. Requires minimal direction and hand-holding (You get it. You just do it)
- Able to work independently (this is 100% remote - email and phone check ins) with possibility of monthly meet up over coffee to review goals
- Committed to smooth running of operations: ensure that programs are booked, staff are scheduled to work and programs are running efficiently.
- Is able to suggest improvements to operations and admin (and then help make them happen!)
- Great customer service: we are a 'high touch' community-based business that interacts with kids, parents, Parent Council volunteers, school admins
- Confident in helping to lead the process and in updating the team, knowing that your ideas and suggestions are welcome.
- You're excited to join a passionate team and to help a fast-growing small business succeed. As we grow - so do YOU!
- Bonus Points: familiar with children’s programs, schools, summer camps, etc in Toronto and wider GTA
Qualifications:
- Solid Communication Skills (parent email enquiries, reply to basic sales enquiries, communicate with team of instructors)
- Previous Administration, Operations or Project Management experience (career work or volunteer experience)
- Excellent attention to detail (e.g. you correctly note programs dates, start times, equipment needs) to ensure smooth running of workshops
- Comfortable working with software (Google Docs, Google Calendar, Slack, Asana, email automation software, email / text, etc)
- Can follow process documents efficiently and orderly without mis-steps (we have a multi-step process for schools, birthday parties and new hires)
- Able to respond to email 5-days a week (there's no "weekend work", but the role requires email/text check in M-F while school programs are running)
- Help with hiring of new instructors: post help wanted ads, review resumes, phone interviews, email job offers (2-3x a year)
Compensation includes competitive starting rate + raise after 3 months. Plus free workshops for your kids (ages 4-14).
About Us:
Codezilla (www.codezillakids.com) has introduced '000s of kids in Toronto (Kindergarten - Grade 8) to coding and STEM education: in school, after school, at camps and birthday parties. Our goal is to provide 'monster-sized' tech skills to kids by delivering educational fun! We’ve worked with 35+ schools and daycares in the past 2 years. We want to roll-out our program to more schools, to more kids, in more locations!
Please apply with a resume and a short note telling us why you would like to work with us. Resumes can be emailed to codezilla@codezillakids.com
