Programming and game design club instructor
A game educator who mentors groups of 10–15 children and teens in online clubs ('My Own Game Studio' and 'Coding and Future Skills'), guiding them through game design, teamwork, and coding on the Code.org platform. The role centers on playful, creativity-driven teaching rather than formal instruction, and can be done from home or a local school in Finland.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa, Finland
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Understands the mechanics and culture of gaming worlds
- Visual eye or basic understanding of game design aspects (coding, graphics, audio, or storytelling)
- Passion for gaming and love of stepping into stories and play
Nice to have
- Previous experience guiding children or young people (e.g., camp counselor, club instructor, or youth work)
Full description
Brief:
We are looking for game educators whose hearts beat for creativity, game design, and 21st-century skills! In this role, you will act as the mentor and guide for two of our awesome club themes: My Own Game Studio and Coding and Future Skills. You will lead children and young people behind the scenes of the digital world, helping them develop logical thinking and breathe life into their own game ideas in a safe and engaging online environment.
About us:
School of Gaming (SOG) is a game-based education and digital youth work company that combines education and gaming in a fun and safe way. We provide children and young people with opportunities to develop 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. Our trained game educators guide kids in inspiring online clubs and courses with a strong social and educational impact.
Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be the one pulling the strings behind the scenes of a game studio? Now is your chance to become the boss of your own game studio and lead the talents of tomorrow from initial idea to final publication. And don't worry, we don't require you to move to Silicon Valley! You can stay right in your gaming chair in Finland or work at your local school. Or both!
Your mission is to guide and mentor groups of 10–15 young, creative gamers. In the My Own Game Studio club, you aren't just coding. You are setting up a whole production team, including scriptwriters, graphic designers, sound designers, and producers. You will help kids identify their strengths and collaborate. In the Coding and Future Skills club, you will step behind the digital curtain using the globally acclaimed Code.org platform.
Rather than spoon-feeding answers or mechanically grinding code syntax, you encourage them to try, fail, and figure things out on their own. Your role is to tickle their gray brain cells, spark their curiosity, and create challenges for them to solve.
What We Are Looking For:
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You know which way to hold a mouse and you understand the mechanics and culture of gaming worlds.
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You have a visual eye or a basic understanding of the different aspects of game design (coding, graphics, audio, or storytelling).
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We greatly appreciate it if you have former experience guiding small humanoids on Tellus (e.g., camp counselor, club instructor, or youth work).
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If gaming is your passion and you love stepping into stories and play, you are the Game Educator we want!
We provide plenty of materials, ready-made templates, and infinite support 24/7.