Technical Instructor
Company: Hack the Hood
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Hybrid - Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. Reports To:
Dir Curriculum & Evaluation Compensation : $32/HR, 30 hours/week
Starting/End Date: May 21, 2026- Aug. 28th, 2026 (14 weeks) Number
of Positions: 6 Schedule: Monday and Thursday: 9:30:00-2:00pm, PST
Tuesday/Wednesdays (in-person): 10am6pm, PST Remaining hours
support admin and class prep Required Dates for Availability: June
2nd from 3pm-8pm June 4th from 3pm-8pm Aug 26th from 3pm-8pm Aug
27th from 3pm-8pm Hack the Hood (HtH) launched in 2013 to empower
Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and AAPI communities to shift from
technology consumers to technology producers, designers, and
creators. At HtH, we believe that learning technical skills is not
difficult, but learning how to thrive in a technology career
pathway as a Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI leader is. This is the
bridge we aim to build at HtH where we design and deliver rigorous,
justice-centered tech and data literacy curriculum that supports
economic mobility for the communities we serve. Are you ready to
join us in preparing Black, Latinx, Indigenous, AAPI communities
for the future of work? This year, we have revamped our programs
and strategies for informal technical education. There are exciting
initiatives in the works for the organization. We are looking for
justice-minded Technical Instructors eager to build and grow with
us. Is that you? About the position As a Technical Instructor, you
will work with other Instructors, program and organizational staff
to deliver training content in Hack the Hood’s informal education
programs. The curriculum offers four programs: introduction to
coding in python & AI; fundamental data science skills & AI; web
development & AI; and coding with AI to build chatbots and agents
All programs emphasize applications for social justice and ethics.
The successful candidate will have practical technology, computer
science, and data science skills with an emphasis on how technology
can be used for constructive social and racial justice goals.
Candidates with experience as a teacher, tutor, or facilitator will
stand out. Your practical technical expertise and enthusiasm for
teaching, youth skill development and social justice will set your
application apart. We are a small organization, so a self-starter
who appreciates individual and team accountability is required. In
this role, you will be responsible for teaching an introduction to
coding in python, web development, or fundamental data science to
learners ages 14-25. Typical programs require approximately 19
hours per week of teaching time. Additional support for admin hours
and teacher preparation are an expected part of the work schedule.
Learners are primarily geographically located in the Bay Area and
may be learning in individual, collaborative, virtual environments.
Responsibilities: Teach a social justice (“sociotechnical”) and
software development or data science curriculum to youth ages 14-25
Lead and facilitate teaching sessions, community building and
related professional skills sessions. Leverage existing instructor
materials and student resources (course outlines, instructional
materials, and training aids). Provide small group mentorship
opportunities and technical support to students. Collaborate with
instructors and programs team members to identify young people with
strong technical and professional development skills for
post-program opportunities. Collaborate with the team to ensure all
student data is collected and accurate in a timely manner. We’re
excited to connect with candidates who have or are working towards:
Experience working with and facilitating learning experiences for
Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students A passion for and knowledge
of approaches to racial justice & equity in the technical domain A
passion for inclusion in technology Working knowledge of HTML/CSS,
javascript, python (or other OOP), and data science A curiosity
about coding with AI Experience in teaching, giving technical
talks, workshops, or tutorials at conferences, meetups, or schools
BS degree in Computer Science, mathematics, or other STEM
equivalent (e.g. certification of achievement, advanced status in a
tech bootcamp) EEO Statement Hack the Hood is an equal opportunity
employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of
the organization. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital
status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other
basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy
applies with regard to all aspects of employment, including hiring,
transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and
termination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will
be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the
United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire. Accommodations Accommodations are
available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the
application and employment process.
Keywords: Hack the Hood, San Mateo , Technical Instructor, Science, Research & Development , Oakland, California
