Job Descriptions: University of TennesseeSummer 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 2-6June 9-13June 23-27July 7-11July 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 Friday Assistant 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. Required Experience: Duties 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. Keyword: Lead Instructor - Summer Enrichment Camps From: Black Rocket Productions