Python Curriculum Developer

About Mission Bit

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 biweekly, semester-long introductory coding courses.

The role

As a Curriculum Developer with us, you’ll be responsible for designing a new Python-based curriculum for beginner high school students. Your work will focus on creating lessons, activities, and projects that build foundational programming skills while encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. You will report directly to the full-time Curriculum Developer.

This is a temporary, part-time hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA. In-person work is required at least once a week, depending on the program schedule. In-person work will include travel to the office and around the Bay Area.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, generally from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM with some flexibility
• 25 hours/week for 4 months (starting from hire date)

What you'll be doing

• Design and develop engaging, level-appropriate Python instructional materials for high school beginners
• Create new curriculum units, lessons, and projects aligned with Mission Bit’s values and learning goals
• Incorporate problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration into curriculum design
• Collaborate with other content experts and instructors to ensure effective curriculum delivery
• Support the curriculum team on related projects as needed

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• Curriculum development experience (in formal education, afterschool programs, or similar)
• Python programming experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starting mindset with the ability to work autonomously with little oversight
• Punctuality, organization, and preparation skills
• Values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for sharing CS knowledge

It’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you…

• Are innovative, dedicated, and flexible, with a willingness to experiment

• Accrued sick time-off

Compensation

• $27/hour

Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.