Regional Supervisor for STEM/Technology Summer Camps

Black Rocket•Springfield, VA

13h•$25 - $30

About The Position

Become a Rocketeer! We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool! Are you passionate about Video Games, App Design, Digital Movies, Robotics, or STEM education? Do you love building up teachers to help them lead and inspire kids? We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as seasonal regional supervisors for Black Rocket technology camps. We strongly encourage those who have completed or are working towards their supervisor or principal certification to apply! This is a summer seasonal position and you are expected to work the entire summer, following the prevailing local school district summer break schedule. Black Rocket will TRAIN you! Get paid to build your resume and have a ton of fun. Training requires your availability on some evenings and a weekend. For more information see our website, http://www.blackrocket.com/jobs/ . Regional Supervisors are enthusiastic, organized, and motivated individuals. They are confident in their ability to supervise instructors, as well as interact with students, parents, and program directors. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and have experience with managing schedules or events, experience managing adults, and evidence of strong people skills. The ideal candidate will also have a background as a school supervisor, school administrator, teacher leader, or similar. Knowledge of effective instructional practices and strong problem-solving skills are a plus. A strong tech background is also a plus, but not required. Our supervisor for the Northern VA area will also oversee programs in the southern portion of Fairfax County, Fredericksburg and Richmond . Travel to these sites can be expensed for reimbursement. Black Rocket provides unique educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct enrichment programs focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving through hands-on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every student is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to enhance student learning by igniting, unleashing and enhancing these distinct talents. Start your journey inspiring kids today!

Requirements

K-12 school or similar experience required
Experience managing/coaching adults
Experience managing schedules or planning events
Comfortable with a range of technology, including a variety of software ideal but not required
Comfortable traveling to multiple sites within your region throughout the day
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of effective instructional practices
Comfortable giving feedback to and evaluating teachers of all levels
Available to commit to the whole summer season (typically the week after local schools let out through the week before school starts back, but varies by region)
Available for limited evening meetings in May prior to the start of summer
Available for one Saturday face to face meeting to kickoff the summer
Available to start training online at your own pace starting in May
Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience required

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will also have a background as a school supervisor, school administrator, teacher leader, or similar.
Knowledge of effective instructional practices and strong problem-solving skills are a plus.
A strong tech background is also a plus, but not required.