STEM Assistant Instructor - After School

Black Rocket•Brooklyn, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to work as Assistant Instructors in our after-school programs. Assistant instructors support our Lead Instructors to guide students through our world-class, project-based learning curriculum to discover new technology skills in coding, Minecraft, ROBLOX, video editing, game design, and more! This is a full school-year position in 10-week sessions, with options to continue into additional seasons. Get in-room teaching experience with excited students. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completed 48 college units minimally OR have taken and passed the NCLB Exam or compliant equivalent.
Must be available after school hours (approximately 2:00 - 6:00 PM), daily Monday - Friday.
Consistent attendance is REQUIRED, substitutes are not available.
Instructors must be at least 21 years of age.
Significant experience working with children ages 8-14 or technology, or both.
Comfortable working with teacher-to-student ratios of 20:1 for elementary schoolers.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in some capacity.
Experience with technology or teaching.
Experience with children in an educational setting.
Strong technology skills, such as a background in 3D modeling, digital arts, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, etc.
Significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, including modding or streaming.

Responsibilities

Support Lead Instructors in guiding students through project-based learning curriculum.
Help students discover new technology skills in areas such as coding, Minecraft, ROBLOX, video editing, and game design.
Provide in-room teaching experience.