ABOUT BLACK GIRLS CODE

Our mission at Black Girls Code (BGC) is to ensure that Black girls* believe they belong in tech and launch them with the skills, opportunities, and resources to lead. We partner with schools, companies, local organizations, and dedicated volunteers to offer a range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities that build the skills and relationships our girls need to thrive. Our eyes are ever-set upon launching one million Black girls into tech by 2040. 

*Identity is a spectrum of color and gender. If you want to learn tech and rectify that less than 2% of tech jobs are held by Black women, then BGC is for you.

These values guide, focus, and inspire our work:

BELONGING for Black girls, where they can be themselves and expect nurturing and acceptance

INNOVATION beginning with the verve and imagination of Black girls and ending with pioneering tech that helps everyone live better

JUSTICE through active solidarity with Black girls to fully access and seize resources and opportunities to thrive

IMPACT that propels and affirms individual lives and communities, thereby shaping industries to do the same

JOY that beckons, connects, and surges us toward excellence and possibility

POSITION

The Summer Camp Teaching Assistant (TA) will support our lead instructors in the implementation of BGC’s Summer Programs curriculum, teaching 25-50 girls and gender-expansive youth in one of two streams listed below. You will collaborate closely with and be supported throughout by BGC staff and Summer Camp Lead Instructors. 

Daily tasks may include helping check campers in on arrival, talking through an idea with a student as they design their project and debriefing with the team on how the day went.

2-Week Day Camps

Students will be between 11-13 and 14-18 years old. Atlanta, Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York.

Campers will learn the basics of AI and take on the role of prompt engineers to create their own imaginative scenarios related to climate change. These scenarios will depict either utopian or dystopian futures, offering campers an opportunity to explore environmental issues creatively. Using their AI-generated images, campers will then develop their own Afrofuturist mini-game centered around a sustainability topic of their choosing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in teacher training prior to camp 
• Facilitate skills-building workshops using the assigned Black Girls Code curriculum 
• Participate in and assist with the implementation of student evaluations 
• Interact with youth and staff as a resource and facilitator
• Full attendance to all trainings, camp days and post-program debriefs

• Must be available to commit to the entirety of the programming–40 hours per week for 2 weeks consecutively.
• Teaching groups of middle and high school students in formal or informal settings
• Strong relationship-building skills 
• Demonstrates ability to problem-solve
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and presentation skills 
• Well-versed in or comfortable learning restorative practices and conflict management 
• Enthusiasm to work in youth development 
• Integrity, maturity, credibility, and a demonstrated commitment to Black Girls Code’s mission 
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment

• You must have experience in engineering, science, or technology to be considered for this role along with comfort interacting with middle and/or high schoolers. 

• As a TA, you will be expected to help instructors and staff maintain a strong camp culture and promote an inclusive and collaborative camp environment. You will thrive working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and will demonstrate flexibility to last-minute modifications if they arise. 

• You will need to effectively and eagerly create relationships with campers, and should enjoy helping others problem-solve on tight timelines.

Black Girls CODE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and conscious inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.