Priority application for Lead Instructors and TAs (Fall 2026)
Mission Bit
| Company | Mission Bit |
| Category | Education |
| Location | San Francisco |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Temporary |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
If you are interested in returning to Mission Bit to teach a course for the upcoming semester, please fill out this application. Please be aware that the option to return is dependent on current semester performance, the number and subject of courses taught, demos, interviews, and other factors, and is therefore not guaranteed. This application is specifically for past or current instructors, volunteers, and alumni. The application will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Details Highly visible, student-facing role on the Instruction team, reporting directly to the Education Program Manager. You’ll be responsible for integrating critical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and global citizenship into your classes, tracking student progress, and helping students realize their potential. You 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 standards. Our success depends on building teams that can challenge each other's assumptions with fresh perspectives. At Mission Bit, we don’t just accept differences; we celebrate them. We welcome a diverse pool of applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups and non-traditional backgrounds who can appreciate the diverse student communities that we serve and are looking to grow into. This includes BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, individuals who are LGBTQ+ and/or gender non-conforming, first- and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This is a seasonal, part-time role based in San Francisco, CA. Schedule Please note that the schedule is subject to minor changes. Employment Contract August 27 - December 10, 2026 Hours 7 +/- hours per week Training and Onboarding August 27 - September 3, 2026, generally between 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Remote: August 27, August 31, and September 2 In-person at Mission Bit Office: September 1 and 3 Classroom site visits will be hosted between August 31 through September 3, 2026 Weekly Schedule In-person instructors: Monday: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM Remote instructors: Monday: 3:15 PM - 7:15 PM Wednesdays: 4:00 PM - 7:15 PM Class Schedule September 7 through December 3, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM In-person classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays Remote classes: Mondays and Tuesdays Demo Day December 4, 2026 (TBD) Instructor Circles Mondays: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM via Zoom End-of-Semester Wrap-Up December 7 - 10, 2026 Class locations In-person classes (San Francisco locations TBD): AI (2) Remote classes: Game Design (1) Web Design (1) Python (1) Roles and responsibilities Lead instructor: Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love Prepare and deliver lessons using Mission Bit's curriculum Develop meaningful relationships with students Communicate and collaborate with the TA and other instructional staff Attend weekly staff meetings Communicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff and Education Program Manager so that we can collectively support students’ learning Ensure students are developing sufficient understanding to build their capstone project at the end of the semester that can be showcased at our Demo Day Teaching Assistant (TA): 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 Support students on their projects in class Promote positive, productive collaborati