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Job Description University of Tennessee Summer Camp Lead & Assistant Instructor Positions: Digital Arts, Technology & STEM
“We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!”
Are you passionate about Tech Education, Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Roblox™, Minecraft™ or STEM? The University of Tennessee, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to work as Lead and Assistant Instructors to help teach exciting STEM-based classes!
Summer seasonal position, Monday through Friday. There are 2 camps a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with a lunch break (lunch will be provided) for the following weeks:
June 2-6
June 9-13
June 23-27
July 7-11
July 14-18
5 weeks total available, must work 2 weeks minimum* and commit to all 5 days of the assigned weeks
*Preference will be given to those applicants who are eligible to work all 5 weeks (dates listed above)
In-room with kids ages 8 to 10 and 11 to 14
Comprehensive training!
No formal experience required
Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun with technology!
General Requirements:
Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN and have a reliable form of transportation
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, competitive gaming, significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, etc.
Available to complete online training - available in May (Train at your own pace.)
Must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer accommodations or work sponsorship.
Must be available to work a minimum of 2 weeks, Monday through FridayAssistant Instructor Requirements:
18 years of age or older.
Able to commit to a full week of work, M-F, approximately 8:30 - 4:30.
College students studying education, computer science, digital arts, information technology, or in similar fields are encouraged to apply.
Those with strong tech or digital arts and troubleshooting skills will be most successful in this position.
Experience with kids in a formal or informal setting is a plus, such as babysitting, volunteering, coaching, tutoring, etc.
Lead Instructor Requirements:
21 years of age or older preferred, 18 years of age required.
College graduates with a degree in education, digital arts, computer science, information technology or related fields and/or significant relevant work experience are ideal. College seniors with experience with groups of kids are also encouraged to apply.
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.)
Ability to facilitate a class of up to 20 kids with a co-teacher in a technology setting.
Experience and SkillsDuties of our Instructors include, but are not limited to:
Prepare adequately by reviewing and internalizing the prepared curricula for the courses to be taught.
Familiarize oneself with the necessary software in order to educate and utilize in the classroom.
Assist other Instructors (Lead/Assistant) to implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers.
Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and outside the classroom.
Job Benefits$350 per Camp for the Lead instructor role
$200 per Camp for the Assistant Instructor role
Both roles will receive $10/hour for training