Fall 2026 AI Teaching Assistant - in-person in San Francisco, CA

Mission Bit•San Francisco, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a TA for the Intro to AI class, you will help build a welcoming, supportive classroom community and foster productive collaboration among students. You will track student progress, plan and lead community-building activities, and work with the Lead Instructor to run class sessions and help every student reach their potential. 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! Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (especially those who speak Spanish). 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.

Requirements

Experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting
Values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for supporting youth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and compelling in public speaking situations
Experience working with a diverse group of individuals
Self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously with little oversight

Nice To Haves

Experience using AI or in relevant coding languages and/or software (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)
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 and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love
Plan and lead community-building games and activities
Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students
Promote positive, productive collaboration between students
Ensure students receive the support they need throughout the course to effectively and confidently showcase a capstone project at our Demo Day
Effectively manage classroom behavior to foster a productive learning environment for all students
Lead class in the event the lead instructor is out
Attend weekly staff meetings
Communicate and collaborate with Lead Instructor and other instructional staff
Communicate course progress to students and their families
Communicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff so we can collectively support students’ learning