Fall 2026 AI Lead Instructor - in-person in San Francisco, CA

About Mission Bit Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that equips youth with hands-on computer science and AI education that builds confidence, technical skills, and pathways to meaningful careers in technology. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including semester- and year-long introductory coding courses, self-paced learning, workshops, and much more.The roleAs a Lead Instructor for the Intro to AI class, you will be at the forefront of high-quality computer science education by delivering weekly lessons, connecting with students, and fostering an engaging and welcoming classroom environment. You will use Mission Bit’s in-house project-based curriculum to plan and teach lessons focused on exploring computer science. This role is highly visible and student-facing. If you have a passion for community, social justice, and coding, and want to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide, this might be the opportunity for you!This is a temporary, part-time in-person role based at our partner site in San Francisco, CA, and reports directly to the Education Program Manager. We’re proud to provide training to all instructional staff to prepare them to teach, along with ongoing support throughout the semester.SchedulePlease note that the schedule is subject to minor changes.Employment ContractAugust 27 - December 10, 2026Hours7 +/- hours per weekTraining and OnboardingAugust 27 - September 3, 2026, generally between 3:30 PM - 7:30 PMRemote: August 27, August 31, and September 2In-person at Mission Bit Office: September 1 and 3Classroom site visits will be hosted between August 31 - September 3, 2026Weekly ScheduleMonday: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PMTuesdays and Thursdays: 4:15 PM - 7:15 PMWednesdays and Fridays: OffClass ScheduleSeptember 7 - December 3, 2026Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMDemo DayDecember 4, 2026 (TBD)Instructor CirclesMondays: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM via ZoomEnd-of-Semester Wrap-UpDecember 7 - 10, 2026What you’ll be doing70% Teaching, prep, and student supportCreate an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and lovePrepare and facilitate two lessons per week to a diverse group of learners, adjusting your lessons appropriately to best meet students’ learning needsEnsure students are developing sufficient understanding to build their final project at the end of the semester that can be showcased at our Demo Day.Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students.20% Professional collaborationCommunicate and collaborate with the TA and other instructional staff, including any classroom volunteersAttend weekly staff and curriculum meetingsYou must be comfortable suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and our curriculum. You understand that there are always new opportunities for improvement and ways to elevate our standards10% CommunicationCommunicate course progress to students and their familiesCommunicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff and Innovative Learning Manager so that we can collectively support students’ learningRequirementsWe’d love to hear from you if you…Have experience in teaching, instruction, or mentoring, including leadership rolesHave experience working with youth, especially in an educational settingHave some experience using AI or in relevant coding languages and/or software (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)Have values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing CS knowledgeHave experience effectively working on a team for technical projectsAre comfortable in public speaking situations and have strong communication skillsHave experience working with a diverse group of individualsAre self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomouslyIt’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you…Have experience in project-based learning, asset-based teaching, and/or culturally relevant teachingAre bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, or SamoanBenefitsAccrued sick time-offPay$28.00 / hourMission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.