Code Sensei - Fall 2025- Work Study Required
Department Overview:
At Code Ninjas, kids ages 7-14 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.
Anticipated Start Date:
9/1/2025
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20
Schedule:
4pm - 7pm weekdays, and 10am - 1pm on Saturdays. 1 to 3 shifts per week.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $12
Number of Positions:
3
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• Enjoy working with children 7 and up
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology and able to quickly pick up concepts
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, childcare, etc.
• Interact well with others; be a fun mentor that kids enjoy being around
• Enjoy STEM educational activities
• Experience with MakeCode, JavaScript, and Tinkercad a plus
• Presentation and classroom management skills to deliver camp curriculum
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledgeable about coding and technology and able to quickly pick up concepts
Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, childcare, etc.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Responsibilities include:
• Learn the Code Ninjas curriculum
• Provide coaching when kids get stuck; help them find bugs in their code
• 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
Physical Demands:
n/a
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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At Code Ninjas, kids ages 7-14 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.
Anticipated Start Date:
9/1/2025
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 20
Schedule:
4pm - 7pm weekdays, and 10am - 1pm on Saturdays. 1 to 3 shifts per week.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $12
Number of Positions:
3
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• Enjoy working with children 7 and up
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology and able to quickly pick up concepts
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, childcare, etc.
• Interact well with others; be a fun mentor that kids enjoy being around
• Enjoy STEM educational activities
• Experience with MakeCode, JavaScript, and Tinkercad a plus
• Presentation and classroom management skills to deliver camp curriculum
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledgeable about coding and technology and able to quickly pick up concepts
Experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, childcare, etc.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Responsibilities include:
• Learn the Code Ninjas curriculum
• Provide coaching when kids get stuck; help them find bugs in their code
• 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
Physical Demands:
n/a
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/
Apply Now
Apply Now