Summer Instructor / Assistant (Computer Science, Coding, & Technology)

Job Description

ABOUT PROGRAM:

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for our Summer Camp Technology Teacher and Assistant positions! Tech Academy teaches week-long technology classes throughout Minnesota.

Ideal applicants for Teacher positions are college students/graduates with experience with elementary-age children or licensed teachers. Ideal applicants for Assistant positions are tech-savvy high school or college students or those qualified for the Lead Teacher position looking for a more relaxed role in the classroom. Many of our past employees used our positions to satisfy internship requirements.

As a teacher or assistant, you will be driving to your site, typically a school or community education building. You will be responsible for bringing 2-3 plastic bins of equipment per class, which you will set up in a classroom before students arrive. You will need a vehicle to transport class equipment. Our headquarters location is in Roseville, Minnesota. Training and equipment exchange is held at our headquarters. Teachers/Assistants will be required to visit the headquarters every 1 to 3 weeks during the summer.

Training and Equipment:

Before teaching or assisting, teachers complete 12 hours of online training on essential camp management and leadership skills and then complete an in-house 12-hour employee orientation. We provided all the equipment and curriculum needed to teach classes.

Pay:

Teachers (camps hours): $18-$24 an hour

Assistants $14-$18 an hour

Prep and training: $11.50 an hour

Requirements:

Excellent Communication Skills

Have a valid drivers license

You will be required to complete a local and national background check

Be very comfortable with technology and using computers

A reliable vehicle that can transport up to 4 large plastic totes

Able to lift equipment totes weighing up to 40 pounds

You must be very punctual and reliable.

You need to be able to work independently and communicate with us regularly via email and phone.

Patient, positive personality

If applying as a teacher:

Be organized and efficient to run an effective class

You must be self-confident, energetic, creative, and assertive enough to control a class of high energy elementary-age kids

Plusses:

Knowledge of Legos, Minecraft, Programming, or Robotics experience

Background in tutoring/coaching kids

Be a part of our amazing SUMMER Team in the Twin Cities!

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Responsibilities

Assist in teaching coding, robotics, and engineering concepts to students of various ages.

Manage classroom activities and maintain a positive learning environment.

Communicate effectively with students and parents.

Collaborate with other instructors to develop engaging lesson plans and activities.