Workshop leader | programming

TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is a free educational program that places teenagers, aged 12 to 18, at the center of defining their own learning paths, allowing them to expand their knowledge in technology and creativity regardless of their socioeconomic background. Founded in Yerevan, Armenia, in 2011, TUMO is now present in 10 countries, including France, Germany, and soon Japan, Netherlands, and the United States.

In 2026, TUMO continues its international expansion with a new center set to open in Bilbao in September. The project is led by Fundación “la Caixa”, the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, and the Bilbao City Council.

Students combine TUMO’s learning objectives (Robotics, Photography, Game Development, Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Programming, Music, and Animation) in their learning plans, continuously adapting them to fit their progress and evolving preferences. Soft skills such as teamwork, initiative, empathy, and effective communication are incorporated into the educational program, together with subject knowledge and technical skills.

There are three learning methods at TUMO: Self-Learning, Workshops, and Learning Labs, which take place in person at the TUMO centers under the guidance of our pedagogical and mentoring team, with access to our digital platform and all the necessary hardware and software.

As TUMO prepares to open a new center in Bilbao-Bizkaia, we are building a team of Workshop Leaders across the different learning areas. Each learning area will include 2 to 3 Workshop Leaders, who will be responsible for leading workshops throughout the academic year, using the curriculum and pedagogical materials provided by TUMO Armenia. Workshop Leaders are not required to create content from scratch, nor to have prior teaching experience. Instead, we are looking for individuals who are specialists in their respective fields, genuinely enthusiastic about the TUMO project, and highly motivated to work with young people.

Based on the established pedagogical model, the Programming Workshop Leaders will work directly with students at the TUMO Bilbao-Bizkaia Center to:

• Develop programming workshops using TUMO materials combined with their own experience and creativity;
• Review students’ work at the end of each workshop;
• Track weekly self-learning activities;
• Guide students, providing constructive feedback to support their progress;
• Promote learning in a collaborative and proactive manner;

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in Programming (or a related area with programming content) or 3 or more years of relevant work experience in the field;
• Proficiency in MS Visual Studio Code, Node. xpzdshu JS, JavaScript, and Git (mandatory);
• Fluency in English and Euskera, both written and spoken (mandatory);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Experience in education and working with young people (a plus);
• Responsible and reliable attitude, both when working independently and as part of a team;
• Availability to work on-site in a young, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary environment;

• Contract Type and Compensation: All information is available here: Location: On-site at the dynamic TUMO Bilbao-Bizkaia center, located in the wonderful Azkuna Zentroa building;
• Training: Availability to participate in initial training at TUMO Bilbao-Bizkaia Center on-sight, and online (with TUMO HQ) particularly during the first weeks of September.