STEM & Technology Summer Camp Instructors

Job Description

South Seattle College Instructor Position: Digital Arts, Technology & STEM

"We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!"

Are you passionate about Tech Education and STEM? South Seattle College, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as Lead Instructors to help teach an exciting tech-based camps like Roblox, digital music creation, Minecraft, coding, and game design!

• 6 Weeks (Monday through Thursday) from July 6th - August 13th
• 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (includes daily prep, teaching, & break down time)
• In-room with kids ages 8-14
• Comprehensive PAID training!
• No formal experience required
• Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun with technology!
  
  

General Requirements

• Located within commuting distance of SSC in Seattle, WA, and have a reliable form of transportation
• Experience with children in an educational setting preferred but not required
• Strong technology skills are preferred, such as 3D modeling, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, etc.
• Available to complete online training, PAID (Train at your own pace.)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer accommodations or work sponsorship
• Must be available to work during the weeks listed
  
  

Lead Instructor Requirements

• 21 years of age or older preferred, 18 years of age required
• College graduates with a degree in education, digital arts, computer science, information technology or related fields and/or significant relevant work experience are ideal. College seniors with experience with groups of kids are also encouraged to apply
• Experience teaching kids is not required, but the ideal candidate will have some experience with kids in a formal or informal setting (classroom, volunteering, childcare, tutoring, coaching, etc.)
• Ability to facilitate a class of up to 20 kids (with assistant instructor) in a technology setting
  
  

Assistant Instructor Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Able to commit to a full week of work, M-Th, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• College students studying education, computer science, digital arts, information technology, or in similar fields are encouraged to apply
• Those with strong tech or digital arts and troubleshooting skills will be most successful in this position
• Experience with kids in a formal or informal setting is a plus, such as babysitting, volunteering, coaching, tutoring, etc.
  
  

Required Experience

Qualifications for Instructor:

• Experience working with children is preferred, but not required
• Teaching or classroom management experience is preferred, but not required
• Fine Arts or Technology-based field of study preferred, but not required
  
  

Duties of our Instructors include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare adequately by reviewing and internalizing the prepared curricula for the courses to be taught
• Prepare for and deliver BR curriculum to groups of up to 20 campers with an additional instructor
• Familiarize oneself with the necessary software in order to educate and utilize in the classroom
• Implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers
• Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and outside the classroom
  
  

Benefits

$35/hour for a Lead Instructor during class time Paid training time (Stipend)

$25/hour for an Assistant Instructor during class time Paid training time (Stipend)

Keyword: STEM/ Technology Summer Camp Staff