Afterschool PreK Tech Instructor

Job Description

NOW HIRING! AFTER SCHOOL PreK-2 LEAD TEACHER

APPLY NOW TO BECOME A ROCKETEER!

'We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!'

Are you passionate about enriching young people's lives through engaging activities in the STEM and technology field, all while educating the whole child?

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as Lead Instructors in our after school programs. Lead instructors guide students through our world class project based learning curriculum to learn new 21st skills in gaming, collaboration, play, problem solving, and decision-making.

• Full school year in 10 week sessions, with options to continue into additional seasons

• Get in-room classroom management and technology experience with excited students

• No formal experience required, but teaching experience in some capacity highly preferred

• PAID training!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Completed 48 college units minimally OR have taken and passed the NCLB Exam or compliant equivalent

• Experience with teaching PreK-3 and using technology with students preferred

• Reliable transportation throughout Fresno school district with ability to transport approximately 30 lbs of equipment

• Must be available after school hours (approximately 2:00 - 6:00 PM), daily Monday - Friday with earlier start times on Tuesdays (1:00-6:00 PM)

• Consistent attendance is REQUIRED, substitutes are not available

• Instructors must be at least 21 years of age and have significant experience working with children ages 5-8 while incorporating some technology.

• Experience with children in an educational setting is preferred but not required, Prek-3 background or degree recommended

• Comfortable working with teacher-to-student ratios of 12:1

• Experience with technology preferred, such as a background in 3D modeling, digital arts, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, etc. or significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, including modding or streaming

• For more information see our website: http://www.blackrocket.com/jobs/

Additional Details:

• This is an after-school, part-time, hourly position

• $20/hr - $27/hr

• Paid Training

Who is Black Rocket?

Black Rocket provides unique enrichment and educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct programs in creative sciences and digital arts focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands-on learning. Black Rocket's mission is to help ignite, unleash and enhance each individual’s distinct talents.

**We will only review applications submitted online. Please do not send information or submit inquiries via email or phone.

We review applications in the order they are received and positions are filled on a 'rolling' basis.

Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Completed 48 college units minimally OR have taken and passed the NCLB Exam or compliant equivalent

• Experience with teaching PreK-3 and using technology with students preferred

• Reliable transportation throughout Fresno school district with ability to transport approximately 30 lbs of equipment

• Must be available after school hours (approximately 2:00 - 6:00 PM), daily Monday - Friday with earlier start times on Tuesdays (1:00-6:00 PM)

• Consistent attendance is REQUIRED, substitutes are not available

• Instructors must be at least 21 years of age and have significant experience working with children ages 5-8 while incorporating some technology.

• Experience with children in an educational setting is preferred but not required, Prek-3 background or degree recommended

• Comfortable working with teacher-to-student ratios of 12:1

• Experience with technology preferred, such as a background in 3D modeling, digital arts, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, etc. or significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, including modding or streaming

• For more information see our website: http://www.blackrocket.com/jobs/

Job Benefits

Paid training!