employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Code Wizards HQ

Is this your company?

Buggy platform, disorganized staff - Instructor Code Wizards HQ Employee Review

2.0
Jan 20, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It was fun teaching the kids. They were excited to learn and engaged in the classes.

Cons

During the interview, you're given a rate of $20/hr. This isn't bad for a part-time gig you can do from home. But, once you get the contract, it's actually $20/session. They want you to log in 15 minutes before class for free, prepare for class for free, answer chat questions, you guessed it - for free! So in reality you only make a few bucks an hour and if you want to do justice by the kids you need to spend a good bit of your own time. In a nutshell - they don't value their instructors. The platform is buggy, with no documentation to be found, so you have to ask a question in slack and wait a few days (if ever) to get a valid answer. This isn't very useful if you run into platform issues during a class. I was told I'd get a $75 bonus upon completing a class. Never happened. CW has the potentail to be a really good platform for teaching kids to code, but my experience with them was quite disappointing - I won't even discuss the fake code they teach under the guise of python. They have a long way to go to become a mature company and give the kids and their parents their money's worth.

Explore other reviews about Code Wizards HQ

5.0
Dec 18, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, remote work, great pay

Cons

I don't have any negatives

5.0
Sep 15, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The CEO Jey has a great business acumen, and is not in the race of raising VC money and taking an exit. He wants to build a profitable business, which means a stable job for those who work here.

Cons

A lot of job titles are contract and hourly based.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All