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Form of workDigiPen Academy is hiring for Summer Programs!
POSITION: DigiPen AcademySummer Programs Instructor, Su23
Do you want a fun, rewarding summer job and want something that will look great on a resume and help you gain skills and experience? Look no further! DigiPen Academys Summer WANIC and Pre-College programs offer exciting learning experiences for high school students. Under the encouraging guidance of our talented teaching staff, students learn, create and collaborate on hands-on projects in video game programming, art and animation, game design, computer science, and music and sound design. Each workshop is more than your average summer program. Students learn valuable lifelong STEAM skills by promoting teamwork and personal expression while reinforcing core academic subjects like math, physics, art, and writing. Learn more about us here DigiPen AcademySummer Programs.
We are looking for Lead Instructors to represent DigiPen, oversee student engagement in learning, and help us provide a positive learning experience. We need enthusiastic, flexible, eager-to-learn, and professional candidates. Most importantly, you want to share your passions with our students.
Before you apply, please review the following information:
- Available between June 20th - July 28th (exact dates vary by program)
- Hours fall between 7:30 am 4:30 pm, but schedules may vary depending on the position (40 hours max.)
- Positions are hybrid
- Represent DigiPen to all students, parents, and peers
- Provide instruction using DigiPen-approved curriculum and classroom management
- Engage all students in active learning
- Maintain a safe, productive, and friendly environment for all
- Communicate with parents, peers, administrators, and students quickly and effectively
- Assist the K-12 Team with student check-in procedures
- Other duties as assigned
QualificationsRequired Skills:
- Extensive knowledge in computer science, art and animation, game design, engineering, music and sound design, or other relevant experience
- Record of completing assigned work on time and to scope
- Ability to engage students and generate enthusiasm
- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
- Eagerness to grow and learn
- Ability to adapt well to unforeseen circumstances
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Rising college sophomore or above
Bonus Skills/Attributes:
- Previous experience with K-12 students
- Teaching experience
- Experience planning and leading events, clubs, or group activities
- Strong attention to detail
The following knowledge and skills are highly recommended but not required:
Art and Animation- 12 Principles of Animation
- Experience using Blender and other animation/3D Modeling software
- Art fundamentals (perspective, shading, form, and color theory)
- Able to learn new software quickly
- Experience with MakeCode
- Basic programming skills in any high-level language (variable, iteration, conditionals, and functions)
- Frequent and enthusiastic player of tabletop and video games
- Able to learn new software quickly
- Intermediate music and sound design (digital recording experience strongly preferred)
- Able to learn new software quickly
- Able to read music
- Experience with a DAW
- C (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting)
- C# (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting)
- Java (variables, iteration, conditionals, arrays, functions, derived data types, basic searching and sorting, classes and object-oriented principles)
- Javascript (variables, iteration, conditionals, arrays, functions, derived data types, basic searching and sorting, classes and object-oriented principles)
- Ability to learn new software quickly
- Training Wage $20.00
- Instruction Wage $35.00
*Priority consideration to those that apply before May 15th, 2023
Working ConditionsThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic freedom are priorities of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as DigiPen endorses the goals of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.
