Game Development Bootcamp Instructor - (Part/Time Contract) - Eastern Canada / F

Circuit Stream is a leader in future skills technology training and learning content. Our mission is to help expand the future technology creator space. We do this by building world-class educational services that focus on making it easier for people and organizations around the world to learn the skills needed to leverage technology.

Circuit Stream partners with U of T and McGill, UFC and other universities to offer our innovative, career-ready Game Development Bootcamp Course. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Unity Game Development Bootcamp Instructor to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of game developers. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in game development principles, coupled with a proficient understanding of the Unity Game Engine. The Game Development Instructor will have the exciting opportunity to impart industry knowledge, foster logical thinking, and guide students in honing their game development skills.

This is an online/remote teaching position, but candidates should ideally be located in Eastern Canada (Ontario or Quebec). While instruction is delivered online, we’re focused on building a strong local network of instructors near the same cities/provinces as a majority of our students. The next cohort runs from September 2025 to April 2026 with evening classes from 6:30-9:00pm Eastern time zone (ET) on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus monthly labs on Wednesdays.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions, workshops, and hands-on projects related to C# programming and game development, utilizing a learner-centered approach.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the game development curriculum, ensuring it remains current, relevant, and aligned with industry trends.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their game development projects.
• Offer personalized tutoring and support to students, assisting them in overcoming challenges and optimizing their game development projects.
• Showcase proficiency in using Unity Engine and C# programming.
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights from the game development industry to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors, industry professionals, and other departments to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities and enhance the overall educational experience.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.
• Stay updated with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices in game design to continuously enhance your own skills and instruction techniques.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in game development, with a strong portfolio of shipped or playable games. Experience may come from large studios, indie teams, or freelance work
• Bachelor's degree in Game Development, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in game development principles, object oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, programming design patterns and best practices in game development and programming.
• Holding a Unity Certified Professional certification is a plus.
• Previous teaching or TA experience is preferred plus strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
• A strong portfolio of game development projects or relevant work to showcase your skills and experience.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates cross-cultural agility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Displays strong customer focus
• Is results driven, and has a goal-oriented mindset
• Demonstrates perseverance
• Solves problems effectively
• Writes and communicates effectively for a variety of audiences

Our Values (Part of everything we do!)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What's In It For You

• Integral member of a fast-growing team and company
• Part-time/contractor set up (approx. 10 hours per week) so you can also have time for other freelance projects or a full time role
• Teach remotely while staying rooted in Seattle—ideal for professionals looking to mentor others and engage with the local gaming & tech community while maintaining flexibility.
• Instructor training and onboarding program, access to curriculum and instructions material designed with industry professionals
• Competitive contractor fixed price contract: USD $10,875 for 30 weeks (invoiced in semi-monthly installments)

Join us in shaping the future of game development education and inspiring the next generation of game developers. Apply now to embark on this rewarding journey with us!

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our company to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.

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