Be Part of a Team that Changes Lives

Are you a Computer Science major (or similar) looking to gain hands-on experience, grow your coding skills, and support a mission-driven nonprofit? Join us as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for one of our upcoming cohorts!

At Code Platoon, we train Veterans and military families to become professional software engineers. As a TA, you'll be part of that mission to help students succeed while gaining valuable experience.

What You’ll Do

• Learn alongside students during our programs (remote) and prepare to assist with upcoming lessons 

• Support students with coding assignments and daily exercises

You don’t need to know everything ahead of time. We expect you to come in as an advanced beginner and grow from there.

What You’ll Get

• A $20,000 Education at no cost

• Hands-on experience with tools and technologies used by working developers

• A $2,500 stipend for the full internship

What We’re Looking For

• Computer Science (or related) major with at least 2 software development classes by the start of the program

• Rising sophomore or above

• Passion for learning and helping others

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Internship Details

• Job Type: Full-time internship (remote)

• Schedule:

  • Immersive Program: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST

  • Evening & Weekend Program: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (5:30–9:30 p.m. CST) and Saturdays (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST)

• Stipend: $2,500

• Location: Remote

• Language: English

Open TA Positions

• Corsair Platoon: February 2 – May 15, 2026

• AI Cloud & DevOps: Evening & Weekend Echo Platoon: April 27 – November 7, 2026

• Evening & Weekend Juliet Platoon: June 1 – December 14, 2026

How to Apply

1. Complete our coding skills assessment here.

2. Fill out our short application form here.

3. We’ll be in touch after reviewing your submission.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based, Chicago-area preferred; must work primarily on Central Time)
Employment Type: Hourly (Approximately 30 Hours Per Week)
Reports to: Program Director
Salary: $40 per hour

About Code Platoon

Code Platoon is a nonprofit coding bootcamp that prepares Veterans, active-duty Servicemembers, military spouses, and adult military children for careers in software development and cloud engineering. Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of graduates launch meaningful careers in tech.

The Role

Code Platoon is seeking a Fullstack Software Engineering Instructor to lead our Immersive program and support students as they move from beginners to job-ready developers. You’ll bring real-world engineering experience into the classroom, helping students build strong technical foundations, professional habits, and confidence in their ability to succeed in tech.

You’ll guide hands-on, production-focused learning in a collaborative environment, modeling best practices in software design, problem-solving, and teamwork. The classroom experience is intentionally built for Veterans, Servicemembers, and military spouses transitioning into software engineering careers.

Students gain practical experience building, deploying, and maintaining applications using React, Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS, preparing them for junior engineering roles.

What You’ll Do

• Lead hands-on learning through live lectures, labs, and code-along sessions that help students build practical fullstack engineering skills.
• Guide students through real-world projects, coaching individuals and teams as they plan, build, and ship software.
• Review code and give clear, timely feedback that strengthens technical skills, problem-solving, and engineering judgment.
• Support students through challenges, helping them debug issues, make sound architecture decisions, and apply industry best practices.
• Collaborate on curriculum improvement, working with instructors and staff to keep content relevant, modern, and effective.
• Model professional engineering habits, including strong communication, teamwork, and accountability, while fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment for Veterans, Servicemembers, and military spouses.

What you'll bring

Required skills and experience

• Strong competency across the Fullstack software development lifecycle, from design through deployment.
• Ability to lead clear, engaging technical instruction, including live lectures lasting two to four hours.
• Experience reviewing code and delivering constructive, actionable feedback.
• Experience mentoring, teaching, or supporting developers or students at varying skill levels.
• Ability to track student technical progress and adjust support as needed.
• Comfort explaining complex concepts to beginners without oversimplifying.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation, assignments, and curriculum content.
• A collaborative, mission-focused mindset and commitment to supporting Veterans, Servicemembers, and military spouses as they transition into tech.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior teaching, mentoring, or coding bootcamp instructional experience.
• Industry experience building and shipping production applications.
• Familiarity with cloud security, scalability, and production reliability concepts.
• A demonstrated passion for education and helping new developers launch technical careers.
• A strong connection to the military community, including Veterans, military spouses, or adult dependents.

Technical experience

Core technologies

• Python
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Git and GitHub
• Django, including REST APIs, authentication, and ORM usage
• React.js, including hooks, state management, and component architecture
• PostgreSQL, including schema design, queries, and migrations
• Docker for containerization and local development workflows
• AWS, including EC2 and Route 53 (familiarity with S3 and IAM is a plus)
• Nginx and Gunicorn for deployment and production configuration

Development practices

• Fullstack application architecture
• RESTful API design
• Single Page Application design
• Authentication and authorization patterns
• Debugging and performance optimization
• Deployment and CI/CD fundamentals

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $40-$45 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• This position is open to candidates based in the United States who are authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Code Platoon does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

To Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@codeplatoon.org.

In your cover letter, we encourage you to include:

• Any industry certifications relevant to this role, and/or
• Links to projects, repositories, or applications that demonstrate your technical skills and teaching or mentoring experience

We’re especially interested in seeing work that reflects how you think, build, and support others as they learn.