Summer Technology Camp Teacher

Black Rocket • Union, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Black Rocket provides unique educational programs to children and young adults, focusing on the intersection of creativity and technology. Their distinct enrichment programs emphasize self-empowerment, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving through hands-on learning. Black Rocket's mission is to enhance student learning by igniting, unleashing, and enhancing these distinct talents. They are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to work as Lead Instructors in their Summer programs. This is a summer seasonal position (4-10 weeks) starting in June, involving in-room work with kids ages 6-11 or 8-14. Paid training is provided, and no formal experience is required to apply, as Black Rocket trains teachers, college students, and content area experts on technology and instruction. The role involves teaching exciting classes like Minecraft, video game creation, movie making, animation, robotics, 3D modeling, STEM, and leadership.

Requirements

• Located within driving distance of one of our partner regions and reliable transportation
• Available to start online training in May prior to the start of summer (train at your own pace via our online portal)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be available to work a minimum of 4 weeks, Monday through Friday
• Must love working with kids!
• 21 years of age or older
• College graduates with a degree in education, digital arts, computer science, information technology or related fields and/or significant relevant work experience are ideal. Graduating college seniors with student teaching experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Ability to lead a class of up to 12 kids solo and 25 kids with an assistant in a classroom setting
• Ability to manage and safely transfer equipment between sites as needed for various classes

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children in an educational setting preferred but not required
• Strong technology skills are preferred, such as 3D modeling, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, digital arts, competitive gaming, significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, etc.
• Experience teaching kids is not required, but the ideal candidate will have some experience with kids in a formal or informal setting (classroom, volunteering, childcare, tutoring, coaching, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead a class of up to 12 kids solo and 25 kids with an assistant in a classroom setting
• Manage and safely transfer equipment between sites as needed for various classes

Benefits

• Paid training!
• Potential opportunities to move into supervisory roles in future years
• Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees