Catalyst Future Skills Academy (Markham, ON) is hiring part-time instructors to teach kids and teens (ages 6–18) the skills of tomorrow. Your mission: inspire, support, and guide students as they build real projects—no lesson planning needed.

Why teach with Catalyst?

• Curriculum provided: Structured lessons, projects, and LMS are ready to go.
• Zero busywork: No homework marking, no paperwork—focus on teaching and mentoring.
• Small classes: Up to 12 students per group for meaningful, hands-on learning.
• Flexible schedule: Evenings/weekends; choose the number of groups you want.

Open Roles (multiple hires)

1) Visual Programming Instructor (Ages 6–12)

• Teach block-based coding (e.g., Scratch), logic, and creative problem-solving.
• Translate concepts like loops, events, and variables into fun activities.
• Bonus: experience working with younger learners (6–9).

2) Game Design Instructor (Ages 10–16)

• Guide students through designing and building simple 2D/3D games.
• Cover gameplay loops, level design, and playtesting; basic scripting is a plus.
• Tools include Scratch, Roblox Studio, and/or Unity (junior-friendly tracks).

3) Video Content Creation Instructor (Ages 9–18)

• Teach planning, storyboarding, filming basics, and editing fundamentals.
• Help students produce short-form videos and safe, positive online content.
• Familiarity with standard editing tools (CapCut, iMovie, Premiere, etc).

What you’ll do

• Create an engaging, supportive classroom vibe.
• Facilitate project-based learning and demos.
• Share quick progress updates with parents 4–5 times per course.

What you bring

• Genuine love for teaching kids/teens and celebrating their progress.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Confidence with classroom management and inclusive practices.
• Reliability for evening/weekend sessions in Markham (Box Grove area).

Nice-to-haves

• Prior teaching/tutoring or camp/club leadership experience.
• Portfolio or examples of your own game/video/creative work.
• Experience adapting activities by age/skill level.

Pay & logistics

• $50 per hour lesson (contract / part-time).
• Training + paid shadowing available.
• Start dates rolling; we’ll match your availability to new cohorts.

How to apply

Apply via LinkedIn (Easy Apply) or send a brief note with your resume/portfolio and which role(s) you’re interested in. If we’re a fit, we’ll invite you to a short demo teach.

Catalyst is an equal-opportunity educator. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. References may be requested.