AI Academy Instructor (Summer Camp)

ILAC•Vancouver, BC

102d•Onsite

About The Position

Tamwood International Camps is seeking enthusiastic, tech-savvy AI Academy Instructors for their summer camp program. The AI Academy empowers learners aged 11-17 to become thoughtful creators of technology by understanding how artificial intelligence works, its applications, and its impact on people and communities. Through hands-on projects, inquiry-driven learning, and real-world exploration, campers will build technical skills, creative confidence, and ethical awareness, culminating in a final "AI for Good Expo."

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or diploma in Computer Science, Education, STEM, Digital Media, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Demonstrated experience teaching or mentoring children/teens; camps or experiential programs a strong asset.
Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts, generative AI tools and prompt design, and ethical AI.
Confidence using beginner-friendly AI tools.
Strong digital literacy (cloud tools, Chromebooks/laptops, file management).
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to solve problems, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced camp environment.
Experience with project-based learning, design thinking, youth hackathons, or showcases is an asset.
Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach daily classes aligned with the Tamwood Camps AI Academy curriculum, breaking down AI concepts into age-appropriate activities.
Facilitate hands-on projects, mini sprints, and design challenges, connecting learning to place-based exploration.
Facilitate the 'AI for Good Expo,' coordinating pitches, feedback, and graduation ceremonies.
Prepare lesson plans, create slides, worksheets, and project templates, and curate safe, age-appropriate AI tools and platforms.
Support the set-up of student devices, accounts, and demo environments, and troubleshoot minor tech issues.
Supervise students during breaks and scheduled non-class times.
Maintain an English-only environment in the classroom.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and energetic atmosphere consistent with the spirit of summer camp.
Model responsible technology use and adapt content for diverse skill levels.
Attend all required staff meetings and training sessions.
Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time, including daily attendance, tracking project milestones, and participating in graduation ceremonies.
Report to the Head Teacher and Academic Manager (and Camp Director, as required).
Collaborate with the Academic Manager to arrange one guest speaker per Academy Cohort.