Drones and Robotics Summer Camp Teacher

Black Rocket • Passaic, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to work as Lead Instructors in our Summer programs. This is a summer seasonal position lasting 4-10 weeks, starting in June. Instructors will work with children ages 6-11 or 8-14. Paid training is provided, and no formal experience is required. The role involves spending the summer with students, having fun with technology.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• Must have experience with ROBOTICS and/or DRONES.
• Strong technology skills are preferred, such as 3D modeling, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, digital arts, competitive gaming, significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, etc.
• Available to start online training in May prior to the start of summer (train at your own pace via our online portal)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer accommodations or work sponsorship.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 4 weeks, Monday through Friday
• Must love working with kids!
• College graduates with a degree in education, digital arts, computer science, information technology or related fields and/or significant relevant work experience are ideal. Graduating college seniors with student teaching experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Some experience with kids in a formal or informal setting (classroom, volunteering, childcare, tutoring, coaching, etc.) is ideal.
• Ability to lead a class of up to 12 kids solo and 25 kids with an assistant in a classroom setting
• Ability to manage and safely transfer equipment between sites as needed for various classes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children in an educational setting preferred
• Located within driving distance of one of our partner regions and reliable transportation
• 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.)

Responsibilities

• Teach exciting classes like Minecraft, video game creation, movie making, animation, robotics, 3D modeling, STEM, leadership, cooking and MORE!
• Lead a class of up to 12 kids solo and 25 kids with an assistant in a classroom setting.
• Manage and safely transfer equipment between sites as needed for various classes.

Benefits

• PAID training!
• Potential opportunities to move into supervisory roles in future years
• Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees