After School STEM / Technology Instructor (Central NJ)

Black Rocket•Carteret, NJ

31d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Black Rocket is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to work as Lead Instructors in their after-school programs in Central NJ. Lead instructors will guide students through a project-based learning curriculum to learn new technology skills in coding, Minecraft, ROBLOX, video editing, game design, robotics, and more. This is a seasonal position (8-16 weeks) with options to continue into additional seasons. The role offers in-room technology experience with students and paid training. No formal experience is required, but teaching experience and strong tech skills are highly preferred.

Requirements

Experience with technology or teaching preferred.
Reliable transportation to locations such as East Brunswick, Piscataway, Edison, Paramus, and Carteret.
Must be available to teach from 3:00 - 6:30 PM, M-F, with schedules typically M/W, T/TH, and some Friday and Saturday opportunities.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Experience working with children ages 8-14 and/or technology.
Comfortable working with teacher to student ratios of 12/1.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in some capacity.
Strong tech skills.
Experience with children in an educational setting.
Strong technology skills, such as a background in 3D modeling, digital arts, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, etc.
Significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, including modding or streaming.
Flexibility on location and availability for multiple sites.

Responsibilities

Guide students through a world-class project-based learning curriculum.
Teach students new technology skills in coding, Minecraft, ROBLOX, video editing, game design, robotics, and more.