Game-Based Learning Instructor
Game-Based Learning Instructor
(Computer Science + TTRPG/Role-Playing Games)
Location: Hybrid - Onsite at schools in Orange County, California and remote for team meetings and training
Hours: 2 - 15 hours/week
Schedule: Weekday afternoons (12pm - 6pm
Project length: 6+ months, eligible for extension
Compensation:
$22/hour for in-person teaching
$20/hour for all other work, like training and meetings, which can be done remotely
Eligible for a $20 bonus for each school location you travel to in a day
The role
Are you an enthusiastic, committed individual who loves being in a classroom helping kids learn and solve problems? CodeSpeak Labs and Quest Craft seek a Game-Based Learning Instructor to join a dedicated team of coaches who lead instruction for 1) coding lessons and 2) tabletop role-playing games.
- Coding and technology instruction: Game-Based Learning Instructors lead in-class CodeSpeak Labs lessons designed to progressively develop students’ coding skills through age-appropriate activities like creating their own apps and games. Candidates ideally have a computer science background (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python), but we will consider individuals with no prior experience who have strong teaching skills and are committed to learning.
- Role-playing game sessions: In addition to in-class coding lessons, the Game-Based Learning Instructor will also visit classrooms to lead tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) for Quest Craft, which operates in partnership with CodeSpeak Foundation. Quest Craft is a game platform that offers original, culturally inclusive TTRPGs for elementary and middle school students, helping them develop communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through role-playing games. Instructors will guide these collaborative games in student settings by managing game flow, pacing, and group dynamics while fostering an inclusive environment where students feel safe, heard, and excited to participate.
Requirements
- Infectious Enthusiasm!: You believe all kids can learn to code and express creativity.
- Experience working with youth, especially as a teacher, tutor, or counselor.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly: You love feedback and constant improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: You can motivate students across age groups and backgrounds.
- Computer science (CS) skills: We will consider candidates with no prior CS experience who have strong teaching skills and are passionate about learning CS. Applicants with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Python experience will have priority to work with our advanced students.
- Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPG) experience: Interest or experience in collaborative storytelling, improv, group facilitation, or as a player or Game Master for TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons.
- Background check: Instructors must undergo a background check.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
How to Apply
Email info@questcraftstudio.com with your name and “Game-Based Instructor Application” in the subject line. Attach your resume and include your answers to the following:
- Why are you interested in this role?
- What experience do you have working with elementary or middle school students? Any experience counts!
- How would you describe your computer science and coding proficiency? Please note any relevant formal or informal training.
- Do you have any experience with tabletop role-playing games or playing/facilitating group games? Please describe.
- What is your weekday availability? Please list out your schedule in bullet points for each day of the week (Example: • Monday, 8am-12pm).
- Are you able to commit to this role for at least 6 months? We are looking for candidates who can commit to the summer and fall school year.
- Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Individuals who advance will be contacted for an initial interview with CodeSpeak Labs and Quest Craft staff. Candidate recruitment typically includes a skills assessment exercise, an in-person interview, and a reference and background check.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we actively seek candidates from underrepresented groups, including but not limited to: people of color, LGBTQ people, and people from low-income families.
About CodeSpeak Labs & Quest Craft
CodeSpeak Labs empowers students to use technology to build a better world by providing hands-on coding and technology education in schools. We help kids understand the essential systems, digital tools, and programming languages behind the innovations that touch nearly every field and industry. For more than 10 years, CodeSpeak Labs has partnered with schools and community organizations to provide fun, lab-based computer science instruction to elementary and middle school students. CodeSpeak Labs is a member of the CSforAll Consortium, the national network of CS education providers, funders, and researchers working to support the mission of expanding access to CS education for all K-12 students. www.codespeaklabs.com
Quest Craft helps youth develop social-emotional skills, expand creativity and confidence, and build more inclusive worlds, one role-playing quest at a time. Inspired by the research-supported mental and social-emotional benefits of tabletop role-playing games, Quest Craft’s age-appropriate adventures are set in diverse cultural contexts aligned to classroom academic standards. Founded in 2024 as part of the CodeSpeak Foundation,, Quest Craft is a nonprofit organization that partners with schools, libraries, and community organizations to deliver game-based learning experiences that strengthen creativity, social-emotional learning, and academic skills. https://www.questcraftstudio.com.
Together, CodeSpeak Labs and Quest Craft offer a unique opportunity to combine coding education, game-based learning, and youth development.