Teach with Boolean Girl
Join our team and help teach the next generation of female coders!
Do you want a meaningful part-time job that will have a positive impact on your community? Boolean Girl hires instructors at many levels to teach hands-on computer science classes and summer camps. Check out the chart below for more information.
*NOTE ON HIRING DATES*
| ### Title | ### Age | ### Notes |
| Apprentice | First year, under 11th Grade | Volunteer |
| Associate Instructor | Rising 10th Grader, not 18 | $15 |
| Instructor | 18 - 21 Years Old | - $17 |
| Lead Instructor | 18+ with 250 hours work | - $18 |
| Senior Instructor or Director | 21+ Years Old | $20+ |
We start at an Apprentice level for volunteers to gain experience. Promotion to Associate Instructors as you head into 10th grade. Computer Science, Engineering, and Education majors are highly desired. This is a great opportunity for future teachers, future technology professionals, aspiring STEM professionals or anyone interested in working with children while building your resume.
Our STEM camps and classes are designed to inspire and encourage girls and underrepresented youth to discover their true potential in computer science and engineering. These classes cover very basic programming skills and are designed for girls and underrepresented youth in third through eighth grade.
Classes are face-to-face in the DC metro region: Washington, DC; Arlington, Virginia; Alexandria, Virginia; and Montgomery County, Maryland.
All course material and training for the instructor is provided.
Join us and have an impact on the future of STEM!
Join Our Team
Hiring Dates
We hire three times per year. Apply anytime but you will not hear from us until one of the hiring windows opens.
- April - for summer camp positions. We will review all applications not previously considered submitted before 1 April. Notification should occur by 15 April.
- September - We will review all applications not previously considered submitted before 15 September. Notification should occur by 30 September.
- December - 15 Nov - 31 Dec - We will review all applications not previously considered submitted before 15 Nov Notification should occur by 30 January.
What We Offer
- Meaningful work - we’re teaching the next generation of engineers and computer scientists!
- Paid training
- Instructor guides and all class materials
- SMALL class sizes (2 instructors per max 8-15 students)
- Highly motivated students
- Job and other career references
- A fun work environment
What We Are Looking For
Instructor Requirements & Responsibilities
Basic computer skills are a must, experience/interest in working with kids is also a must. You must provide your own reliable transportation.
- You must have some programming experience.
- You must be 18 years old for a paid Instructor position or have finished the 9th grade to be a to Counselor-in-Training.
- You love working with students in grades 3-8.
- You want to have a positive impact on workplace diversity by encouraging girls and underrepresented youth to become engineers and computer scientists.
- You like playing with technology.
- Are smart, enthusiastic, fun-loving, reliable, punctual and know how to communicate.
Instructor Application
Instructor Application
First name*
Last name*
Email*
Phone number
Street address
City
State/Region
Postal code
Date Available
Birth Date
Position Applied for:
Desired Salary
Are you authorized to work in the US?*
- Yes
- No
Boolean Girl works with minors and partners with many school districts. You will be subject to a background check including criminal history. For certain positions you may be required to pass a drug test based on customer/partner schools that we work with.
Any reason you will not pass a background check?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
Attach your resume and a cover letter. Resume must include
education including high school and college names
job history - list all employment
By clicking submit, I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.