Summer 2026 Teaching Assistant - in-person at Meta HQ (Menlo Park, CA)

Mission Bit•Menlo Park, CA

21h•$32•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including semester-long introductory coding courses. As a TA for the Intro to VR course, you’ll promote a welcoming and supportive classroom community, guide students through hands-on VR projects, foster productive collaboration, track student progress, and help students realize their potential. You'll support the Lead Instructor to provide accessible and high-quality computer science education. This is a highly visible, student-facing role that reports directly to the Education Program Manager. This role is in partnership with Meta’s Youth Summer Academy, hosted at Meta HQ. We’re proud to provide training to all instructional staff to prepare them to teach, along with ongoing support throughout the semester. If you have a passion for community, social justice, and coding, and if you want to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide, then this might be the opportunity for you! Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (especially those who speak Spanish). This is a seasonal, summer-based in-person role based in Menlo Park, CA, approximately 20 hours/week from June 1, 2026 through July 30, 2026.

Requirements

Have at least 1+ years of experience in Unity, Game Design, C#, and VR (this may include college, bootcamps, internships, or workforce experience)
Have 1+ years of experience working with youth between the ages of 12-18, especially in an educational setting
Some experience in teaching, especially in grades 7-11
Have values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for supporting youth
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and compelling in public speaking situations
Have experience working with a diverse group of individuals
Are self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously with little oversight

Nice To Haves

Have experience in project-based learning, asset-based teaching, and/or culturally relevant teaching
Are bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Community building, classroom management, and student support
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 daily 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 MSA Graduation
Lead class in the event the Lead Instructor is out
Uphold program expectations to foster a safe, productive environment for both students and staff
Submit a daily student attendance report
Troubleshoot tech equipment issues
Professional collaboration
Attend weekly staff meetings
Participate in morning huddles to align on plans for the day
Collaborate with classroom staff (i.e. Lead Instructor and HS student intern), program staff, and program partners to promote a positive student experience
Follow all site and program policies and expectations
Communication
Submit a weekly report of class activities
Communicate student progress and success throughout the course to the classroom team, program support team, and Education Program Manager so that we can collectively support students’ learning
Maintain regular communication with Mission Bit core team about plans or concerns