Lead Teacher

Job Description:

The SUU Youth Engineering Academy (SUU YEA) is a K12 outreach program organized within the SUU College of Engineering and Computational Sciences. SUU YEA exposes kids from kindergarten to 12th grade to topics in engineering and computational sciences in a fun and engaging way. SUU YEA breaks down gender, racial, and income barriers to let all students
know they can pursue careers in engineering fields if they desire.

Youth Engineering Academy Teachers teach a pre-prepared programming curriculum to a class of 12 to 20 students on the SUU campus.

Camps run daily from Monday-Friday for the following weeks:

• June 3-7, 2024
• June 10-14, 2024
• June 17-21, 2024
• July 8-12, 2024
• July 15-19, 2024
• July 22-26, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in a one-day training approximately one week before the camp to learn Risk Management policies and YEA curriculum.
   Teach two half-day classes each week of 12 to 20 students. Classes include:
   
   1. ScratchJr and Lego Robotics (K-2nd grade)
   2. Web Development and Python (3rd-5th grade)
   3. Laser Cutting and 3D Printing (6th-8th and 9th-12th grade)
   4. Cryptography (6th-8th and 9th-12th grade)

For complete dates and times, visit www.suu.edu/cecs/yea and click on the appropriate icon(s) below Age Group Camps.

1. Supervise the support staff and volunteers in the classroom in a manner that is team-based, inclusive, and respectful.
2. Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision and effective arrangement of space.
3. Maintain a tidy, pleasant, inviting atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure, and parents feel welcome and reassured.
4. Provide a positive atmosphere for all students.
5. Create and coordinate safe and enjoyable activities for all campers, and actively participate in all aspects of the campers' day.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Knowledge and Experience in class subject area is required.
2. Certified K12 educators with coding experience are preferred.
3. SUU education majors with coding experience will also be considered.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 3 professional references

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