Stem And Technology - Saturday &/Or Sunday Instructor

Job Description
Central Oregon Community College Instructor Position: Digital Arts, Technology & STEM
"We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!"
Are you passionate about Tech Education and S(cience),T(echnology), E(ngineering), & M(athematics)? The Community Education program of COCC, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented instructors of technology-oriented youth camps. Join us to teach an exciting STEM course on Saturdays and Sundays!

• 4 Weeks (Saturdays and Sundays) from April 13th - May 5th
• Ideally the same instructor for both Saturday and Sunday but it's not required to take both days of instruction
• 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• In-room with kids ages 9-15
• Comprehensive PAID training!
• No formal experience required
• Spend the Weekend with our AMAZING students having fun with technology!

General Requirements:

• Located within commuting distance of Bend, OR, 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, PAID (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 all 4 Saturdays and/or Sundays

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 18 kids with a co-teacher in a technology setting
• Rate: $30/hour for a Lead Instructor; training time paid

Experience and Skills
Qualifications for Instructor:

• Experience working with children is preferred, but not required
• Teaching or classroom management experience is preferred, but not required
• Fine Arts or Technology-based field of study preferred, but not required

Duties of our Instructors include, but are not limited to:

1. Prepare adequately by reviewing and internalizing the prepared curricula for the courses to be taught.
2. Prepare for and deliver BR curriculum to groups of up to 22 campers with an additional experienced instructor.
3. Familiarize oneself with the necessary software in order to educate and utilize in the classroom.
4. Implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers.
5. Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers.
6. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and outside the classroom.

Job Benefits
$30/hour for a Lead Instructor position + paid training time