STEM and Technology Summer Camp Instructors & Assistants - Black Rocket Productions

Are you passionate about Tech Education and STEM? Vernon College, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as Lead and Assistant Instructors to help teach an exciting tech-based camps like Artificial Intelligence, YouTube Content Creators, Roblox, and more!

• 3-4 Weeks (Monday through Thursday) from June 24th - End of July

• Instructors must be available for 1 full week minimum but are not obligated to teach all 4 weeks available

• 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• 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 Vernon College in either the Vernon or Wichita Falls, TX, locations 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.

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 22 kids with a co-teacher in a technology setting

• Rate: $15 - $20/hour; +paid training

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:

1. Prepare adequately by reviewing and internalizing the prepared curricula for the courses to be taught.

2. Prepare for and deliver BR curriculum to groups of up to 22 campers with an additional experienced instructor.

3. Familiarize oneself with the necessary software in order to educate and utilize in the classroom.

4. Implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers.

5. Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers.

6. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and outside the classroom.

$15 to $20/hour for a Lead Instructor position + paid training hours

From: Black Rocket Productions