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As an employee of Code Ninjas, I am thrilled to share my positive review of this extraordinary company. Code Ninjas has not only redefined my passion for programming but also provided me with a conducive and rewarding work environment.

Culture and Values:
Code Ninjas places a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and growth. From day one, I felt like I was part of a close-knit team where ideas are encouraged and contributions are valued. The company's commitment to continuous learning and improvement is evident in its dedication to helping both its employees and students reach their full potential.

Supportive Leadership:
The leadership team at Code Ninjas is exceptional. They are approachable, understanding, and genuinely invested in the success of their employees. Their open-door policy and willingness to listen to feedback create a sense of trust and transparency that is rare in many workplaces.

Employee Development:
Code Ninjas places a strong emphasis on the professional development of its employees. The company provides numerous opportunities for training, workshops, and certifications, ensuring that we stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the programming world. This commitment to employee growth has allowed me to sharpen my skills and become a better programmer.

Impactful Work:
Working at Code Ninjas, I get to make a positive impact on the lives of young students every day. Guiding and mentoring kids to discover the joy of coding and watching them grow as confident problem solvers is incredibly rewarding. The curriculum we follow is thoughtfully designed, and it's a delight to see the students' enthusiasm as they build their own projects.

Work-Life Balance:
Code Ninjas acknowledges the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The flexible work hours and remote work options allow employees to manage their personal commitments effectively while still delivering high-quality results.

Collaborative Environment:
Collaboration is at the heart of Code Ninjas' success. Teamwork is strongly encouraged, and I have witnessed colleagues willingly assisting one another to overcome challenges and achieve common goals. This collaborative spirit not only improves the overall work atmosphere but also results in better outcomes for our students.

Positive and Inclusive Space:
Code Ninjas fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Regardless of background or identity, everyone is treated with respect and equality. This creates a safe and comfortable space where employees can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

In conclusion, Code Ninjas is a fantastic place to work, learn, and grow. I am grateful for the opportunities it has provided me and the positive impact it has on countless young minds. I highly recommend Code Ninjas to anyone looking for a rewarding career in the education and technology industry.

-Code Ninjas needs major changes. Their mission, brand, and marketing all are fantastic and make Code Ninjas seem fantastic from a far. As someone who has been intimately familiar with their reality, I believe they need to make changes ASAP before a negative reputation catches on.

PROS:
-my boss was very inteligent and understanding and was very easy to talk to and be open with
-code NINJAS 10000% has potential 


CONS:
-I would NOT have signed up if I knew beforehand that I would be averaging 12 hrs/week with 3.5 hrs/shift . I expected to be getting 30 hrs/week and working 7 hrs/shift.

-The curriculum and instruction booklets for the ninjas need immediate restructuring for the sake of the success of Code Ninjas. They are too dense and are written like a textbook. This is too much for 7 and 8 yr olds. They should be written like an instruction manual with step-wise lists of instructions, not dense paragraphs that are impossible to read for such young kids. This is important because most of what the ninjas do is self-paced and as a sensei this makes my job EXTREMELY difficult.

-Most of what the ninjas do involves little to no critical thinking, problem-solving, or creativity. Most of what they do is copying code from an "instruction manual," which essentially only measures their ability to obey directions not any of the aforementioned qualities. This is a huge flaw in the curriculum and the parents would be disappointed if they knew. The kids themselves don't have fun when they aren't given oppurtunites to create on their own.

-Because the curriculum is self-paced, students can only succeed if they are engaged and self-motivated. Most of the ninjas are not self-motivated and have been brought up in environments where they are not used to asking for help or learning on their own. Being paid minimum wage and often working with over 1:5 ratios of senseis to ninjas, it is impossible for me to sit down and motivate ninjas one-on-one. 

-Parents should not be allowed to sign up children who cannot read or type, even though I have had to deal with this multiple times and it takes away from other kids. Parents must be made aware of what self-paced curriculum entails.

I believe Code Ninjas as a whole is a solid company with a really driven and inspiring goal, but the specific location I worked for was atrocious...

I'll give you a small list of the insane unprofessionalism that was shown during my time here...

-I had one of the owners of this establishment try to get me to invest 200 bucks into his pyramid scheme. 

-The owners were delayed on a paycheck, and messed up payroll for 3 days and offered to pay the money to me through Venmo and Cashapp. The entire company was delayed a paycheck for 3 WHOLE days. (I'm not even sure if that's legal.)

-I was told that the owners also did not complete the training to properly run their franchise.

-They put off my training for an entire month so I basically had to learn the job from a group of teenagers/high schoolers.

-They said they could only offer me a salary position if I "got more enrollments and the company was breaking even"

I can't make this stuff up, I really wish I could. This is only a handful of things...

Overall it was a terrible experience. The kids I worked with and my co workers were excellent. A few lazy ones here and there but nothing I couldn't handle. The owners/ Upper management were some of the worse I have ever experienced at a job. They seriously had no idea how to even run the basics of their business. The Downingtown location is NOT a good place to work at, I can't speak for other branches.

Being in high school, being able to change my schedule week-to-week, was one of the main reasons I stayed at Code Ninjas throughout three years of high school. My manager would usually schedule me to work on the same days, so I would usually work with the same kids each week. This let me get to know them pretty well, and most of them were excited to see me and work with me. A typical day of work was usually getting in around 3:45, grading projects until kids started arriving, and working with them until 7:45. However, this job isn't so much as helping the kids learn to code as it is managing the kids, keeping them on task, and making the experience enjoyable. It is a tutoring job with a bit of babysitting. My manager was great, we got along well, and she was always accommodating and helpful of any questions. We got to know each other well, and I know I can go back to her for a letter of recommendation or reference if I need one. The hardest part of my job was during the pandemic when we were understaffed and my manager had to teach in the back. I had to manage the kids by myself, which was difficult at times. The most enjoyable part of my job was building meaningful connections with the kids and watching them get excited when they completed a task. It was a great job overall, highly recommend it.

Typical day is working with multiple student pace classes all at once. You will be managing the create kid and the junior kids who need one on one to learn. Along with each club activity class all at once.  You will  need to be able to bounce back and forth between multiple learning environments, helping the code kids when they have questions jumping over to building a robot with the robotics kids, going over to the back to help with the minecraft and roblox coding classes. Working with the brand new AI class. All classes are techincaly self paces for the students but often you'll be over there teaching and directing the whole time especially for the clubs.  You will also have one sensei on the junior kids that need one on one personalized attention and learning but often they will need help due to the amount of kids they get. Keep in mind you will also be handling watching which kids are coming in and going out making sure each kid is in the right place, and then handling parent situations and drop off and pick up parent conversations. 

Disclaimer: Experience varies per location / franchise owner

I loved the part about learning to code and working with kids over different STEAM topics. Although the franchise management was truthfully horrible. I received little to no training on being a center director (with little management knowledge) and despite that I was not receiving the credit for my curriculum planning, marketing ideas, and general ideas used at different centers under the same franchise owner. 

In summary, owners were a mess that were consciously uninvolved and didn't help contribute to their own franchise. Despite all that, the on-site environment is what YOU make of it. Higher ups don't need to interrupt the work culture that can be developed there between the workers at the center.  

Code Ninjas is a franchise, meaning your experience will vary depending on who owns the store you work at. I had a bad experience--greedy ownership who had their student employees running all sides of their business while they nickeled and dimed us. The pay when i worked (a few years ago) won't be acceptable for anybody other than a high school student. 

The curriculum is okay, but mostly bad. Most kids won't get past the first level of lessons, which is more like a game than coding. After that, they lose interest or it becomes too confusing for them. Sometimes it's bugged and doesn't work in the first place. Then you're stuck trying to explain to the parents why their kid just doesn't get it. Some kids require zero attention while others need your full attention for the entire session.

At the end of the day it is what it is. It's a lax job for high school students who want some extra cash. Half the time you'll be able to goof off while the kids have fun playing Roblox. Still, hours will be low and pay will be very mediocre (in my experience). After all is said and done, you'll probably feel like you should've got paid a bit more.

This is the Frederick Maryland Location:
This place took advantage of me the minute I walked into the door. I was one of the original hires and everyone else who was hired on with me, quit within 2 weeks of grand opening. I opened up to management about my personal life which was a big mistake, was promised a raise from the start, created a unique curriculum for the kids to learn how to build a computer, one which was not seen before, successfully implemented it and boosted sales for the owner of the establishment. Then when it was time to give me a raise they instead fired me. Only work here if you A: want to learn javascript, lua and C# and get paid for it, B: You really have no other option
This place is a dead end, with no room for improvement and not worth the time I wasted there. Looking back, the pay was insulting for the work that was done. I would rather scrub toilets for 2 dollars more an hour. 
All in all this was a great life lesson and had taught me quite a bit. I am so glad I moved on!

Code Ninjas is a great opportunity for students who want an after-school job, or an experienced programmer who wants to give back to the younger generation. 

No matter your walk in life, you can work with a sense of purpose to build children’s skills in problem-solving, troubleshooting, keyboarding, or the very blossom of creativity. 

There are different roles that serve different personalities. If you care more about kids than code, work with younger children to teach broad, core concepts. If programming is your passion, focus on higher belts as they make their own games. Interest in education? Dabble in different tasks to find your fit. Just want to have fun? Host events, run a club, boost enthusiasm, help with monthly projects!

For such a specific purpose, this job offers plenty of variety. It’s an easy place to kickstart your career and kickstart a child’s love of STEM.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working at code ninja was a great learning experience. The training is self pasted and easy to do have very good work force and management that is will to work with employees. If you enjoy working working with java and C++ I would recommend that job.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The only stressful part about working at code ninja is being a sensei. you will have to work with kids and help them with projects when they are stuck but it's come with any job that involves  children.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is often time relax and calm. The culture at code ninja is very diverse. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day at code ninja is usually clam since the curriculum is self based for the children and usually help about 4-6 kids a hour for 5-10 mins which is easy to mange.

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