/Kids Coding Teacher
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Kids Coding Teacher

Every parent wants their kid to learn to code. Very few know how to teach it.

Earning range

₹25K – ₹1.2L / month

Group online coding classes for kids (8–14 yrs): ₹3,000–₹8,000/student/month. 15 students = ₹45K–₹1.2L. Premium 1:1 coaching: ₹5,000–₹15,000/month.

Real Story

A BCom student from Chennai learned Scratch and Python basics, then started a "Code for Kids" online batch. She now teaches 35 students across 8 cities via Zoom, earns ₹1.1L/month, and has a 3-month waitlist.

How to start

  1. 1Learn Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) and basic Python in 2 months - both are free
  2. 2Teach 5 neighbourhood kids for free and record testimonial videos
  3. 3Post on school parent Facebook groups and housing society chats
  4. 4Price at ₹3,000/month for groups of 5–8, increase as reputation builds

Real talk

“Middle-class Indian parents are desperate to give their kids a coding head start. The supply of good kids' coding teachers is tiny compared to demand.”

Skills you need

Scratch (for ages 7–10), Python basics (for 10+)Explaining logic to non-technical kidsPatience and gamified teaching methodsParent communication and progress reports

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