Outcome School
Game Development (Instructor + Curriculum Creator)
Outcome SchoolUnited States18 hours ago
VolunteerEngineering, Information Technology
Outcome School was born from deep curiosity and countless conversations, spirited debates, hard questions, bold ideas, lived logic, shared learning, and intercultural relationships built alongside people from low-income backgrounds, people of color, immigrants, refugees, people from rural communities, and women. Those early discussions centered on an urgent reality many talented people are still locked out of clear, affordable pathways into tech careers and entrepreneurship.

We created Outcome School to help change that to open alternative routes into high-demand tech jobs and to support the launch of scrappy, bootstrap tech companies that solve real problems, create value, and hire from within their own neighborhoods.

The need is clear. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, only 5% of tech workers are Black. And the gap becomes even more visible at the leadership level, where the Kapor Center reports that only 2% of executives are Latinx.

Today, Outcome School continues to be guided and led by our vision. That lived experience and the perspective it brings shapes our mission, strengthens our decisions, and directs the work we do every day.

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Outcome School is a mission‑driven nonprofit empowering youth with tech, creativity, and leadership skills. We believe young people learn best by building real things, and our Game Development track helps students turn imagination into playable, portfolio‑ready games. To support this work, we’re seeking a passionate Game Developer (Volunteer) to help design curriculum, create course materials, and mentor students as they build their own game MVPs and final products.

🎮 About the Role

As a Game Developer at Outcome School, you will shape the learning experience for aspiring young creators. You’ll design beginner‑friendly curriculum, build slides and assignments, and guide students through the process of creating their first playable games. You’ll also mentor students during MVP Week and Final Product Week, helping them refine their ideas and bring their projects to life.

This role is perfect for someone who loves teaching, game design, and empowering the next generation of creators.

🧩 What You’ll Do

  • Design and develop curriculum for our Introduction to Game Development course (Unity, Unreal, Godot, or similar engines).
  • Create course materials, including slides, assignments, coding exercises, and project templates.
  • Mentor students as they build their game MVPs (Week 6) and final products (Week 12).
  • Provide feedback on gameplay, mechanics, design, and code structure.
  • Host live sessions or support instructors with demonstrations and walkthroughs.
  • Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure curriculum quality and consistency.
  • Support students during Demo Day, helping them present their games to stakeholders.
  • Contribute to our growing library of reusable game development resources.

🕹️ What You Bring

  • Experience with a game engine (Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Roblox Studio, or similar).
  • Ability to break down complex concepts into simple, beginner‑friendly steps.
  • A passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting student creativity.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • A desire to use your talent to uplift youth and underserved communities.
  • (Bonus) Experience creating slides, curriculum, or technical documentation.

🌟 Why Volunteer With Outcome School

  • Make a meaningful impact on youth exploring tech and creativity.
  • Build leadership and teaching experience in a supportive environment.
  • Add curriculum design and mentorship to your professional portfolio.
  • Join a mission‑driven team that values innovation, community, and storytelling.
  • Help students create real, playable games they can showcase to future employers.

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