Peoples Gas Instructor
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About The Position
After School Matters is seeking temporary, part-time instructors to teach its Peoples Gas programs during the summer session for 25 high school participants between the ages of 14 to 20. The 2025 summer work schedule will begin approximately May 5 and end August 1. The typical schedule for the summer session with the teens is as follows: Summer: 6 weeks starting June 18 - Aug 1, daily Monday through Thursday or Friday (based upon the program model), four instructional hours per day. Additional hours are allotted for planning, recruitment, professional development, and meetings. Instructors will design and deliver an energy program for youth. The program will empower high school teens to become experts and advocates of efficient energy use in their communities. Teens will lead and design outreach activities with instructor support, thereby gaining critical leadership, youth voice, and community engagement skills. Teens will also attend career panels with scientists, engineers, and industry leaders that work in the energy field throughout Chicago. The primary focus is for teens to gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in energy management, IoT (Internet of Things), and computational thinking. They will explore innovative technologies like smart grids and energy-efficient systems, focusing on how these advancements can improve sustainability and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Participants will also engage in practical projects that enhance their understanding of energy efficiency and its applications in real-world scenarios. The optimal candidate will have a passion and skill for science, technology, engineering, math and youth development. Instructors must have a program curriculum plan.
