Spring 2027 AI Lead Instructor - in-person in San Francisco, CA

Mission Bit•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides youth with hands-on computer science and AI education. The Lead Instructor for the Intro to AI class delivers weekly lessons using Mission Bit’s in-house, project-based curriculum and fosters an engaging, inclusive classroom environment. This visible, student-facing role supports Bay Area youth and helps build their technical skills and pathways into technology careers. The position is temporary, part-time, and in person at a partner site in San Francisco, California. It runs from January 27 through May 13, 2027, for approximately seven hours per week. The instructor prepares and facilitates two lessons weekly, supports students as they develop a final project for Demo Day, collaborates with teaching assistants and instructional staff, attends weekly meetings, and communicates student progress to families and Mission Bit staff. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Requirements

Experience in teaching, instruction, or mentoring, including leadership roles.
Experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting.
Some experience using AI or relevant coding languages and/or software; experience may come from college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience.
Values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing computer science knowledge.
Experience effectively working on a team for technical projects.
Comfort with public speaking and strong communication skills.
Experience working with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project-based learning, asset-based teaching, and/or culturally relevant teaching.
Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, or Samoan.

Responsibilities

Create an inclusive, community-based classroom culture grounded in Mission Bit’s values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love.
Prepare and facilitate two lessons per week for a diverse group of learners, adapting lessons to meet students’ learning needs.
Support students in developing sufficient understanding to build a final project for Demo Day.
Foster individual, meaningful relationships with students.
Communicate and collaborate with the teaching assistant, other instructional staff, and classroom volunteers.
Attend weekly staff and curriculum meetings.
Suggest and implement ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and its curriculum.
Communicate course progress to students and their families.
Share student progress and successes with Program Staff and the Innovative Learning Manager.