Instructor, Introduction to Engineering (Dallas)
About The Position
Circuit Stream is hiring an engineering practitioner, educator, or advanced engineering student to introduce teenagers ages 13–17 to engineering through hands-on challenges, discussion, and project work. The instructor will deliver Circuit Stream’s provided curriculum, lesson resources, and activities, making them engaging and accessible while helping students meet course learning objectives. The role is delivered in person at the University of Texas at Dallas and Texas Christian University. Teaching is scheduled June 7–18, 2027, at the University of Texas at Dallas, and June 21–July 2, 2027, at Texas Christian University. Both sessions run from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Required instructor training and onboarding take place when hired, with an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin. A background check is required before working with youth learners. The instructor will foster an inclusive, positive, focused, and safe classroom; actively facilitate participation; monitor student understanding; give feedback and support; and communicate learner needs or concerns to the Circuit Stream team. The role also includes supervising students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day.
Requirements
- Enjoy working with teenagers and be able to keep a group engaged, participating, and excited to learn.
- Professional, academic, or substantial project experience in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM field.
- A completed or in-progress degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM discipline.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to make technical concepts clear and approachable for beginners.
- Be dependable, prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior and safety.
- Be available to teach on weekdays during the summer for all listed course dates.
- Complete required instructor training and onboarding.
- Pass a required background check before working with youth learners.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Introduction to Engineering curriculum with energy, clarity, and strong classroom facilitation.
- Guide students through hands-on activities and projects, explain engineering concepts in beginner-friendly ways, and help learners meet course learning objectives.
- Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, rules, and safety requirements.
- Monitor student understanding, provide helpful feedback and support, and communicate concerns or learner needs to the Circuit Stream team.
- Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day, maintaining engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.
Benefits
- USD 1,500–1,650 per week compensation.
- Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
- A community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.
- An opportunity to strengthen teaching and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
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Career Level
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