Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Camp Assistant - Verizon Grant (Hourly)

Austin Community College District • Riverside, CA

18d

About The Position

To provide camp support for the Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) STEM Achievers program. The VIL program is a STEM enrichment program for students in grades 6-8. The program begins with a summer immersion experience and then offers one full workshop day in the fall and one in the spring for additional STEM learning. For more information about the VIL program: https://verizon.nacce.com/

Requirements

• Must possess the required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Intermediate computer skills
• Knowledge of Google suite
• Knowledge of different classroom management techniques
• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Maintaining confidentiality of students and other work-related information.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, diplomacy, sensitivity, and flexibility as it relates to working with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, including students, instructors, tutors, and staff.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the subject area.
• Comfortable assisting the Co-Directors, Instructors, and Volunteers as needed to run a seamless camp experience
• Demonstrate proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrate proficiency using an online learning management system such as Canvas to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.
• 1-year related work experience
• Experience as appropriate working with the level of students being taught OR Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree in education or related field

Nice To Haves

• Recent formal and informal classroom experience, coursework, or other activity with students at the specified grade levels.
• Knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade levels.
• Has a desire to learn more about STEM.
• Experience delivering lessons, leading discussions and/or laboratory experiments.
• Valid Texas State Board for Educator Certification credential.
• College-level teaching experience can substitute for the teaching certificate.
• Familiarity with Immersive Media, Digital Product Innovations, Smart Solutions, and Artificial Intelligence + Robotics.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel within the ACC service area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in camp-wide programming activities with campers
• Work cooperatively with other program staff to ensure campers' safety
• Building relationships with campers by showing compassion, empathy, and understanding
• Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for instructors
• Help instructors maintain up-to-date records of student progress, attendance, and behavior
• Lead lessons in place of an instructor as assigned
• Attend program meetings and training
• Assists with additional program duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree