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Expectations & ​Responsibilities

Things to know before you start your first day

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General Expectations for Code Senseis

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👕 Dress Code

Wear your ‘Code Sensei’ shirt or sweatshirt, nametag/lanyard while working. Pants should be business ​casual: clean, well-fitting, free of rips and tears; shorts and skirts should be just above the knee or below. ​Feel confident at work, but keep makeup, accessories, and hairstyles low-key.


📲 Phones

Phones, smartwatches, or earbuds are not permitted in the Dojo when there are students present. It is ​concerning for a parent entering the location to see a Code Sensei distracted by other devices and not ​engaging with their child.



📅 Scheduling

Make sure you are logged into the Homebase app in order to receive updates on what is going on in the ​center. Read your shift details from your Center Director to ensure you are sufficiently prepared for your ​shift.



🗣️ Communication

Code Senseis should communicate professionally with Ninjas, each other, parents, and their location’s ​Owners/Directors. Our Mission, Core Principles, Vision, and Core Values are for us as well as our enrolled ​families and communities.


🙏 Physical Contact

High-fives and fist bumps with Ninjas are always encouraged, with permission from the Ninja. Contact ​beyond that should be avoided. Respect everyone’s personal space.

🧠Neuro-inclusivity: show respect and sensitivity!

Be mindful that every Ninja learns and communicates differently. Some may need extra time or different ​methods to understand instructions. Be patient, flexible, and supportive. If you notice a Ninja struggling, offer ​help in a way that works best for them. Respect sensory needs—keep an eye on noise levels and avoid ​overwhelming situations. Everyone should feel welcome and valued!

🧑‍🏫 Your Role as a Code Sensei

The best Code Senseis are always interacting with Ninjas proactively, ​not reactively. They do not wait for Ninjas to initiate conversations but ​engage their Ninjas enthusiastically with an equal distribution of ​attention and time to each Ninja.





Creating the right atmosphere in the dojo is important to ensure a positive ​energy flow.


    • The temperature of the Dojo should feel relaxed, but not boring; fun, but not chaotic.


    • Background gaming music or other soft instrumental music helps regulate emotions and anxiety and ​should be playing at all times.


    • Every Code Sensei should interact with Ninjas in two primary ways: building relationships and ​teaching. You may be initially stronger in one area or the other, but every Code Sensei will develop ​skills in both areas as they work with Ninjas in the Dojo.



All Sensei, no matter what role should be fully engaged with the students at all ​times, no matter if there is one student or 25 students in the Dojo.

💻 CREATE Code Senseis


CREATE Code Senseis should bring a positive attitude and growth mindset when supporting ninjas in the ​CREATE program. They should be asking open-ended questions to help Ninjas find solutions to problems ​that they inevitably encounter.

  • Code Senseis working with Ninjas in the early belts should be putting an emphasis on making coding fun ​and an exciting thing, as opposed to focusing on technicalities.
  • Code Senseis working with Ninjas in the upper belts will need to have a deeper understanding of coding, ​especially those working with Ninjas using the Unity platform.



CHCHHCHCHCHHCHCggH Teach kids 5-7 in small cohorts of JR Ninjas or individually during drop-in ​sessions. They should be fun, energetic, and engaging. They need to be adept at managing a group of ​young Ninjas who are working together and prepared to keep the pace moving in order to keep a positive, ​engaging environment throughout the session.


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🧩 JR Code Senseis

🏕️ CAMP, CLUB and Enrichment Code Senseis