Computer Programming Counselor

Programming

Job Title: Programming Counselor

Reports To: Programming Director

Character:
We are looking for folks who are...

● Passionate about teaching the technology and/or athletic options that we offer. The magic of our camp can only happen when there is a perfect cross section of camper’s interest and curiosities and counselor’s passion and knowledge.

● Genuinely interested in working with children and adolescents - campers are super fun but exhausting, so you gotta love them!

● Flexible, can adjust on the fly, and still keep your cool are essential skills for this position.
● Able to work cooperatively with others, learn on the job, come to work each day on time, and do whatever it takes for the good of the campers.
● Role models and can become active members of the TIC community, including playing games and dressing up for theme days- the unique combination of fun and silly.

Requirements:
● Ability to teach a programming language to a camper group of varying ages and levels.
● Must have a strong background in at least one computer language (e.g. Scratch, Python, C,

C++, Java.
● For circuits counselors, knowledge of Arduino, Java and familiarity with circuitry needed; kinesthetic or engineering skills to help campers construct and program their projects.
● Multimedia or cross discipline skills are a plus.
● Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain.

Specific Job Duties:
● Responsible for four campers of varying ages, acting as their teacher, friend, advocate; helping them to enhance their technical skills and develop socially.
● Work with four campers at a time teaching programming through projects the campers define themselves.
● Helps design instruction and implements the curriculum, ensuring the TIC philosophy and spirit are maintained.
● Upload final projects to appropriate medium at the end of each session for each camper to take home.

Administrative Tasks:
● Hours are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Please keep in mind that this is short term, full time position and your campers truly need you at camp every day. Personal time should be planned for before or after camp and on weekends.

● Completion of any session specific forms, including Camper Highlights- Half page summaries, individualized to each camper (appx. 8 per session), recounting all the achievements and positive experiences from the session of each camper (4 times per summer).

● Maintain standards that promote the health, safety, and welfare of all participants. Must also follow all TIC COVID-19 protocols.

● Provide and receive feedback to immediate supervisor on a regular basis.

Training:
● TIC holds 2-3 days of required staff training to prepare for the campers and allow time to develop curriculum. Staff orientation for each site is as follows (some exceptions can be made for year-end school obligations if pre-approved). o TIC DC: June 12-16 o TIC MD: June 13-16 o TIC VA: June 14-16

General Information:
● Camp dates are as follows: o ALL TIC SITES:
▪ Session 1: June 20* - July 30 (no camp June 19th in observance of

Juneteenth)
▪ Session 2: July 4* – July 14 (no camp July 3rd)
▪ Session 3: July 17 – July 28
▪ Session 4: July 31 – August 11

● Acceptance of a TIC contract is a primary commitment for the term of the contract; internships, other jobs, etc. that interfere with schedule or performance.

● Compensation for the summer is paid bi-weekly through direct deposit.
● Staff must be able to follow TIC cell phone protocol during any camp or personal emergencies.
● TIC runs day camps Monday through Friday in the DC area with no resident facilities; out-of-town staff must find their own housing during the summer employment.
● To ensure the safety of all individuals at camp, Staff must agree to abide by the TIC

COVID-19 Safety protocols.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Java: 1 year (Preferred)
• Python: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person