Question 1

Who is eligible to be a Kode With Klossy instructor?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, be eligible to work in the United States and be a current or former licensed K - 12 educator. Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom will also be considered for Instructors staffing our London camps. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States or the United Kingdom and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Finally, candidates must be committed to learning our coding custom curriculum.

Question 2

Do I need computer science or coding experience to apply?

Accepted Answer

While previous experience learning or teaching computer science is a plus, it is not required to apply. Kode With Klossy provides its instructors with extensive pre-service training so that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to lead our programs.

Question 3

How will I be compensated?

Accepted Answer

Kode With Klossy offers competitive compensation for completing training and leading programs. More information can be found in the job descriptions included within the application portal.

Question 4

How does Kode With Klossy place instructors into programs?

Accepted Answer

During the application process, applicants will be able to indicate their availability to teach in specific locations, modalities, and time periods. If selected, our team will use the information provided to match each instructor to specific programs. New instructors are only eligible to lead our flagship program, our two-week summer camps. Returning instructors are eligible to lead summer camps and CODE-A-BRATIONs.

Question 5

Are 2026 programs virtual or in-person?

Accepted Answer

In 2026, summer camps will be held both virtually and in-person in specific locations across the United States. CODE-A-BRATIONs will also be held in-person and virtually and will occur throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

Question 6

When are applications due?

Accepted Answer

The priority deadline is January 4th, 2026 at 11:59 PT. Applications are due by 11:59 PM PT, January 11th, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to set aside 1-2 hours to complete the application.

Question 7

What does the instructor hiring process look like?

Accepted Answer

New instructors are selected based on an application, an interview, and a professional reference. Returning instructors will be selected based on their performance in previous summers, an application, and a technical task submission. The most important qualities we are looking for are mission-alignment, leadership, flexibility, equity-mindedness, dependability, and collaboration.

Question 8

When will I find out if I’ve been selected?

Accepted Answer

Applicants will be notified of their application status on a rolling basis. All applicants will receive a final decision notification by the end of March. Due to the number of applicants, we cannot give individualized feedback on applications.

Question 9

What commitment do I need to make to Kode With Klossy camps?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, for camps, instructors are able to commit to 2 camp placements (i.e. 4 weeks) over the summer. It is expected that you are able to work for the full two weeks (10 days) of each camp, as well as be available the week prior to prepare for your camp. You will be expected to complete training in the spring in advance of your camp.

Question 10

What commitment do I need to make to teach in Kode With Klossy CODE-A-BRATIONs?

Accepted Answer

Returning Instructors interested in leading CODE-A-BRATIONS (CABs) should ideally be available to lead at least two of these programs. CAB instructors can expect to go through several weeks of virtual training, followed by one evening of in-person prep the day before the event. CODE-A-BRATIONS take place over the course of two full days and typically occur on weekends (Saturday and Sunday plus Friday evening prep).

Question 11

Can I apply for the CODE-A-BRATION opportunity if I’m not available to lead a full two week camp?

Accepted Answer

Returning instructors can apply to solely lead CODE-A-BRATIONS in 2026.  New instructors are not currently eligible to apply for the CODE-A-BRATION instructor opportunity.

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