About Strive
Strive is an online coding school for kids (8-16). We help students start and commit to their coding journeys by making coding fun and exciting. We focus, above all else, on making the process of learning joyful.
- Our mission is to make education more joyful and meaningful. We are starting with coding, but our goal is to redefine STEM education globally by creating the platform and content to teach math, science, and other subjects through coding.
- We’re a remote-first company with teachers and employees from South Africa, Singapore, India, the USA, and the Philippines.
- We’re a well-funded startup backed by YCombinator and early investors of Spotify and Facebook.
Watch this video to see the founders talk about Strive Math
Role | Program Manager for After-School Activities
At Strive, we teach coding CCA (Co-Curricular Activities) at various international schools in Singapore, and we are looking for an enthusiastic Program Manager who can not only manage the logistics but also deliver lessons when needed. Many kids find coding boring, many more are afraid, and even more think they are not "smart enough" to learn it. These kids risk being left behind in an increasingly tech-driven world.
As Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to transform kids' lives by fundamentally reshaping their confidence and perception of coding. Through your guidance and leadership, students will experience 1-2 joyful hours per week where they’ll discover not only that they are smart enough to code but that the process itself is incredibly fun. You’ll oversee the logistical aspects of the programs, hire, manage and train instructors, and ensure that the students receive high-quality, joyful learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Logistics Management: Oversee and coordinate all CCA coding classes happening in Singapore, ensuring that each session is well-organised and runs smoothly.
- Substitute Teaching: Teach CCA classes as needed, particularly when a replacement is unavailable for a teacher who needs time off.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain processes to monitor the quality of teaching delivered by the instructors and share feedback on how to improve, ensuring a high standard across all classes.
- Learning Environment: Ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students participating in the program.
- Recruitment & Training: Assist with recruitment, training, and ongoing management of a team of coding instructors.
- School Partnerships: Liaise with school administrators to integrate coding into their extracurricular offerings, ensuring alignment with school goals.
- Parent Engagement: Occasionally conduct parent information sessions to promote enrollment, understanding and involvement in the program.
Requirements | A highly organised leader who is passionate about making coding joyful and accessible for kids
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. We are open to fresh graduates who demonstrate a willingness to learn, work hard and be exceptionally organised.
Minimum requirements
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Exceptionally organised with the ability to juggle multiple schedules and tasks
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to think on your feet
- Ability to lead
- Fluent in any coding language such as Python, JavaScript, and Scratch
- You have a lot of energy, enthusiasm and patience and a passion for working with kids
- Must be based in Singapore, and have the right to work in Singapore
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Education, or a related field
- You know how to code in Python
- You’ve taught coding before
- Experience with classroom management
- Passion for making coding accessible, fun, and engaging for children
Why you should apply
