OVERVIEW
STEAMOLOGY is seeking an engaging, practical, and reflective Local Coding Instructor (Part-Time) to join our academic team in Ho Chi Minh City. This role leads structured, project-based coding programs for children through Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, and at least one text-based programming language such as Python. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who can turn computational thinking into creative, age-appropriate products and problem-solving.
WHY JOIN STEAMOLOGY?
At STEAMOLOGY, hands-on learning meets real-world impact. Working with us means building a meaningful career in STEAM education while developing strong leadership and classroom management skills in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
For further information about our academic programs, mission, and learning philosophy, please visit our website: STEAMOLOGY Profile
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Hourly Rate: 200,000 - 350,000 VND gross (Negotiable hourly rate determined by qualifications, relevant experience, and class assignments, with performance-based opportunities.)
Structured Professional Development: Role-specific onboarding, STEAMology competency framework sign-offs, and clear pathways toward Lead Coding Instructor or Specialist Programme Lead roles.
Professional Credentials: Formal letters of recommendation, performance certificates, and verified teaching experience for future career or academic steps.
High-Profile Exposure: Opportunity to teach across STEAMology learning centers, top B2B partner international/bilingual schools, competitions, and public educational showcases.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Coding Instructor is responsible for safe lesson delivery, student learning outcomes, classroom culture, assessment, routine parent/school communication, and the direct leadership of assigned Teaching Assistants (TAs). This specialist teaching role focuses on computational thinking, debugging, digital creation, and student ownership.
Reports to: Specialist Programme Lead and Education Head
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning, Platforms & Readiness:
Review approved learning objectives, lesson plans, assessment criteria, account controls, and relevant student information before each class.
Prepare, test, and verify Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, Python demonstrations, devices, software, network access, and offline backup activities.
Brief assigned Teaching Assistants on lesson flow, responsibilities, digital-safety controls, priority students, behaviour supports, and required learning evidence.
Coding Teaching & Facilitation:
Lead engaging, age-appropriate coding projects using Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, and at least one text-based language such as Python.
Teach accurate concepts including sequence, variables, conditions, loops, functions, events, data, decomposition, algorithms, and debugging.
Guide students to plan, build, test, explain, receive feedback, debug, and improve their own programs and digital products.
Use questioning, modelling, trace tables, error analysis, and feedback without taking control of the student's keyboard or completing the code.
Classroom Management & Assessment:
Establish safe, positive, and well-paced routines for log-in, device use, collaboration, saving, submission, breaks, and dismissal.
Differentiate support and challenge for varied coding experience while preserving the intended learning objective and student ownership.
Assess computational thinking, code quality, functionality, debugging process, explanation, creativity, and improvement using approved evidence and rubrics.
Identify and report recurring misconceptions, access barriers, software issues, and recommended curriculum improvements.
Leadership, Digital Safety & Quality:
Direct assigned TAs and model effective questioning, debugging support, device handling, and professional communication.
Maintain approved student accounts, privacy settings, file structures, version control, asset licensing, and responsible use of online or AI tools.
Pause, adapt, or escalate a lesson when supervision, platform access, connectivity, device readiness, or digital-safety controls are insufficient.
Complete required class records and contribute accurate information for approved parent/school updates when requested.
Safeguarding, Confidentiality & Safety:
Actively supervise student arrival, break times, and dismissal to guarantee student physical safety at all times.
Uphold strict confidentiality regarding student personal details, academic performance, and family data.
Strictly follow all organizational health, safety, and incident-reporting protocols.
OUR REQUIREMENTS
MUST-HAVES (NON-NEGOTIABLES)
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience teaching coding and working with children in a classroom, after-school or camp environment.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Education, Technology, or a related discipline.
Technical Competence: Demonstrated ability with Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, and at least one text-based programming language such as Python.
Language Proficiency: Strong English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent) and age-appropriate technical explanation skills.
Teaching Pedagogy: Ability to teach computational thinking, project design, debugging, reflection, and independent problem-solving.
Safeguarding & Classroom Management: Ability to complete child-protection and digital-safety training and independently maintain student focus, positive behaviour, and safe device use.
NICE-TO-HAVES (PREFERABLES)
Professional Certification: Teaching certification, computer-science education, project-based learning, or child-development training.
Coding Portfolio: Personally created Roblox, Minecraft Education, Python, web, game, or app projects suitable for practical review.
Additional Tools: Experience with Scratch, Tynker, MakeCode, JavaScript, Lua/Luau, Git, classroom LMS platforms, or responsible AI-supported coding.
PROGRAMS
On-site B2B after-school activity (ASA) clubs
Weekday after-school and/or evening classes
Weekend workshops and/or birthday parties
Camps (Summer, Winter..)
Special events, holiday and workshops
This position is part-time. Depending on candidate availability and the time of academic year, a Local Coding Instructor typically works between 4-28 hours per week.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a Resume/CV and a Cover Letter. Please send your application to info@steamology.com.vn
Note: We operate a rolling recruitment process, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
All academic and support appointments at STEAMOLOGY must meet internal quality standards and local regulatory requirements, including identity verification, background checks, and child protection screening.
SAFEGUARDING & COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
STEAMOLOGY is deeply committed to the rights of all students to be safe, respected, valued, and protected. Coding Instructors occupy a position of trust; all staff members are expected to share this commitment, maintain a duty of care, report any student wellbeing concerns immediately through designated channels, and strictly uphold our Code of Conduct.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please ensure your application is submitted directly through the official channel/email info@steamology.com.vn
STEAMOLOGY will never request any fees or payments at any stage of the application process.