Overview

South Bend Code School’s after-school programs serve students in grades 2–12, building real skills in coding, AI, and digital problem-solving through hands-on, project-based work. We are looking for mentors who are interested in having a lasting impact. For a lot of our students, SBCS is their varsity sport, their student club, the thing they look forward to all week. We’re looking for mentors who want to be part of that: the first line of code, the game they can’t believe they built, and the room where they finally belong.

Program Details

  • Location: South Bend Tech Resource Center (1165 Franklin St #100, South Bend, IN 46601)
  • Schedule: 6-week cohort | Sept. 28th – Nov. 11, 2026 (No classes the week of Oct. 19th)
  • 5-6:30 PM EST
    Mondays: Grades 2 – 6
    Wednesdays: Grades 7 – 12
  • Training: Two paid half-day sessions (dates and times confirmed upon hire)
  • Time Commitment: ~20 hrs total across the 6-week cohort (class time, setup/teardown, training, and prep) — less as you get comfortable with the material
    ○ 45 min setup + teardown per class
    ○ 90 min class time per class
    ○ 1 hour curriculum review/prep per class, outside of class time

Grade Groups and Tools

  • Grades 2–3: Scratch, unplugged activities, intro tech concepts, game design
  • Grades 4–6: Scratch, HTML/CSS, game design
  • Grades 7–12: Python and text-based programming languages, game design

Your Role

  • Lead students through hands-on, project-based lessons
  • Keep classes engaging, inclusive, and on track
  • Collaborate with fellow mentors and SBCS staff
  • Show up prepared: review materials before each session

Compensation

  • $500 for the 6-week track (Mondays or Wednesdays). Teach both days and earn $1,000 for the full cohort. Paid training included. Interested in helping shape the curriculum? There may be an opportunity to contribute in that capacity as well.

To Apply

  • Send a resume and a short note about your interest in tech education to info@southbendcodeschool.com.
  • Application deadline: August 31 (rolling review)
    southbendcodeschool.com | South Bend Code School LLC is an equal opportunity employer.