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Instructional Aide - Science, Coding & Robotics at Coding with Kdog Share on X Print Application Deadline 8/5/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/6/2026 Contact Brent Kollmansberger Number of Openings 3 Salary Pay Range 22 - 30 Per Hour Length of Work Year 9 - 10 months Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Coding with Kdog was founded by Game Developer Brent Kollmansberger to share his passion for programming and design with elementary students. What began as a way to teach kids how to create their own video games has grown into a full Science, Coding, and Robotics program that enables students to solve problems creatively, work in teams, and explore their curiosity through hands-on science investigations. We provide Science, Coding, and Robotics instruction for K-6 schools through our Science Laboratory, Young Game Developer, Champion Robotics, and Little Coder programs.

Our hands-on science labs have contributed to remarkable improvements in CAST scores, as students develop a deeper understanding of the universe and their place in it. Our passion is to help students express their creativity and solve problems with code as they develop critical thinking skills and scientific literacy. We currently serve multiple elementary schools and are growing.

Students absolutely LOVE our classes, and so do we. Job Summary Job Summary We are looking for Instructional Aides, Substitute Teachers, and other child focused educators we can train to become Science, Coding & Robotics Specialists, who will teach their own classes. This is a unique growth opportunity.

You will be assigned to shadow and team-teach alongside one of our experienced teachers for an entire school year. You will also be assigned at least one day each week that you will teach independently, applying what you've learned in your team-teaching classes and developing the confidence and strategies you will use in your second year. Detailed curriculum guides will be provided.

You will step into traditional K-6 classrooms to lead engaging lessons such as: Hands-on science labs for grades 3-5 Animated storytelling with 1st grade Team based robotics challenges for 2nd and 3rd Video game programming with 4th-5th No science or coding background is required - just curiosity, a desire to learn and grow, reliability, and a genuine love for working with children. We will provide full training, curriculum, and ongoing support. We believe learning is fun.

Our classes are joyful, hands-on, and full of discovery. Part-time: 15-25 hours per week (8am-2pm). Our teachers generally work 3-6 hours a day, four days a week.

Term: 9-10 month school year (Aug-May) Location: West Covina area schools Compensation Year 1 (training year): $22/hr Shadowing, team teaching, and one independent teaching day per week with full coaching and support. Year 2: $26/hr Full independent teaching schedule after completing the training year. Year 3 and beyond: $28-$30/hr Annual raises based on performance, mastery of curriculum and continued commitment.

Paid holidays We offer paid holidays during the school year so you can enjoy breaks without worrying about losing income. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Classroom experience such as instructional aide, substitute teacher, coach, youth instructor, or similar child focused role. Associate's degree or 48+ units preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Stable work history demonstrating reliability and multi-year commitment in previous roles. Friendly, positive, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about working with children. Able to receive coaching and feedback while also working independently.

On time, dependable, and professional in communication. Comfortable leading a class independently after training. Desire to learn new things and grow with us over multiple years.

Seeking a long-term, part-time role. Must pass district drug screening, TB test, Live Scan, and required trainings. Able to perform the physical aspects of the role, including: Lifting and carrying up to 25-30 pounds (science materials, robotics kits, supply bins) o Moving tables, chairs, and classroom furniture in shared spaces o Pushing carts of equipment between classrooms o Standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the classroom during instruction o Setting up and cleaning up materials before and after class Reasonable accommodations will be provided when possible, but candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the role in order to teach independently.

Responsibilities Teach hands-on science laboratories, coding and robotics for grades K-6. Implement lesson plans for each grade level (curriculum and training provided). Provide positive, respectful classroom management.

Arrive before class to set up materials and equipment. Stay after class to clean up, put materials away and charge equipment. Troubleshoot minor issues (equipment, schedule changes, internet outages) calmly and independently.

Collaborate with other Science, Coding, and Robotics Specialists. Staff annual Coding & Robotics Expos. Bring joy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to every class.

Requirements / Qualifications Classroom experience such as instructional aide, substitute teacher, coach, youth instructor, or similar child focused role. Associate's degree or 48+ units preferred; equivalent experience considered. Stable work history demonstrating reliability and multi-year commitment in previous roles.

Friendly, positive, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about working with children. Able to receive coaching and feedback while also working independently. On time, dependable, and professional in communication.

Comfortable leading a class independently after training. Desire to learn new things and grow with us over multiple years. Seeking a long-term, part-time role.

Must pass district drug screening, TB test, Live Scan, and required trainings. Able to perform the physical aspects of the role, including: Lifting and carrying up to 25-30 pounds (science materials, robotics kits, supply bins) o Moving tables, chairs, and classroom furniture in shared spaces o Pushing carts of equipment between classrooms o Standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the classroom during instruction o Setting up and cleaning up materials before and after class Reasonable accommodations will be provided when possible, but candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the role in order to teach independently. Responsibilities Teach hands-on science laboratories, coding and robotics for grades K-6.

Implement lesson plans for each grade level (curriculum and training provided). Provide positive, respectful classroom management. Arrive before class to set up materials and equipment.

Stay after class to clean up, put materials away and charge equipment. Troubleshoot minor issues (equipment, schedule changes, internet outages) calmly and independently. Collaborate with other Science, Coding, and Robotics Specialists.

Staff annual Coding & Robotics Expos. Bring joy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to every class. Comments and Other Information To apply, please email your resume to brent@codingwithkdog.com

You will receive a reply with a link to our short application form. Comments and Other Information To apply, please email your resume to brent@codingwithkdog.com. You will receive a reply with a link to our short application form

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