Fall 2026 AI Teaching Assistant - in-person in San Francisco, CA

About the role

The role is as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Intro to AI class. You will help build a welcoming, supportive classroom community and foster productive collaboration among students. You will track student progress, plan and lead community-building activities, and work with the Lead Instructor to run class sessions and help every student reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love
• Plan and lead community-building games and activities
• Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students
• Promote positive, productive collaboration between students
• Ensure students receive the support they need throughout the course to effectively and confidently showcase a capstone project at our Demo Day
• Effectively manage classroom behavior to foster a productive learning environment for all students
• Lead class in the event the lead instructor is out

Requirements

• Experience working with youth, especially in an educational setting
• Values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for supporting youth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and compelling in public speaking situations
• Experience working with a diverse group of individuals
• Self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously with little oversight

Benefits

• Accrued sick time-off
• Pay: $23.00 / hour

Pay

$23.00 / hour

Schedule

August 27 - December 10, 2026
Hours: 7 +/- hours per week
Schedule is subject to minor changes.

Training and Onboarding

• August 27 - September 3, 2026, generally between 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Remote: August 27, August 31, and September 2
• In-person at Mission Bit Office: September 1 and 3
• Classroom site visits will be hosted between August 31 - September 3, 2026
• Weekly Schedule: Monday: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
  Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM
  Wednesdays and Fridays: Off
• Class Schedule: September 7 - December 3, 2026
  Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Demo Day: December 4, 2026 (TBD)
• Instructor Circles: Mondays: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM via Zoom
• End-of-Semester Wrap-Up: December 7 - 10, 2026

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this role. Applications should be sent to [email protected]