Summer Camp Educational Instructor

Wiz Kids Foundation•Flossmoor, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wiz Kids Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants. The Education Instructor will work with the instructional design team to execute engaging lessons tailored for students in a makerspace setting. This role involves collaborating with the makerspace design team to integrate technology, crafting, and design aspects into projects, and creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students can explore and express their creativity. The instructor will guide students through the design process, lead and supervise hands-on activities, document and assess student progress, and present subject matter using best practices.

Requirements

State of Illinois Teaching Certification (with a PEL endorsement in one of the following: Self-contained general education from birth- grade 2, Self-contained general education from birth-grade 3, Elementary Education Grades 1-6, Elementary Education Kindergarten-Grade 9, Middle Grades 5-8 (Subject-specific courses)).

Responsibilities

Work with the instructional design team to execute engaging lessons tailored for students in a makerspace setting.
Collaborate with the makerspace design team to integrate technology, crafting, and design aspects into projects.
Create an inclusive and supportive environment where students can explore and express their creativity.
Guide students through the design process, encouraging them to use various materials and tools available in the makerspace to bring their ideas to life.
Lead and supervise students during hands-on activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
Document and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
Execute project based assessments and outcome based directives.
Present subject matter to students using best practices.
Teach rules of conduct and maintain order in the classroom.
Discuss student's academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Keep attendance as required by the camp.
Assume responsibility for the care of materials, equipment and facilities.
Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students and be committed to their care.
Function as a substitute instructor for other Wiz Kids academic roles.
Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
Manage students when scheduled to attend field trips and/or campus tours.
Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and hands-on resources to instruct students in various content areas.
Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
Additional duties as contracted.