Programming Tutor (Remote / Flexible Hours)

Self-Degree is the world’s first decentralized university, merging AI tutoring, human mentorship, and gamified learning to make personalized education accessible, engaging, and verifiable.

We’re building a new world of learning — where students design their own education, guided by experts and powered by AI. From homeschooling families to lifelong learners, Self-Degree helps anyone gain real skills, verified credentials, and a clear path to success.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Programming Tutor to join the Self-Degree educator network. You’ll work with learners of all ages and backgrounds to develop programming skills, understand computer science principles, and build real-world projects — all while collaborating with AI tutors and gamified learning systems.

Your role is to make coding fun, creative, and practical — helping students not just learn to code, but think like developers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-on-1 and small group coding sessions through the Self-Degree platform.

• Teach programming fundamentals and advanced concepts in languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java (depending on your specialty).

• Guide learners through real-world projects, challenges, and coding missions.

• Collaborate with AI tutors to create personalized learning roadmaps.

• Review student code, provide detailed feedback, and track progress.

• Help learners build portfolios, prepare for tech careers, or transition into software development.

• Optionally, contribute to community events, hackathons, or peer-learning groups.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience in programming.

• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript, C++, Java, etc.).

• Ability to explain complex topics clearly and adapt to different learning styles.

• Comfortable using digital tools, online IDEs, and AI-assisted learning platforms.

• Strong communication, patience, and enthusiasm for helping others learn.

• Bonus: Experience with project-based learning, homeschooling education, or gamified teaching.

• 🌍 Global reach — teach students from diverse backgrounds and levels.

• 💡 Innovative ecosystem — collaborate with AI systems that enhance your teaching.

• 🎮 Gamified experience — create coding quests, unlockable challenges, and reward-based progress.

• 🕐 Flexible hours — teach when it fits your schedule.

• 💰 Competitive compensation based on expertise and session engagement.

• 🚀 Career growth — opportunity to lead Self-Degree’s Programming Department or create courses.

• 💬 Collaborative culture — work with visionary educators, technologists, and AI researchers.