Job Description
Become a Rocketeer!
We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!
Are you passionate about Video Games, App Design, Digital Movies,
Robotics, or STEM education? Do you love building up teachers to help
them lead and inspire kids?
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to
work as seasonal regional supervisors for Black Rocket technology
camps. We strongly encourage those who have completed or are working
towards their supervisor or principal certification to apply!
This is a summer seasonal position and you are expected to work the
entire summer, following the prevailing local school district summer
break schedule. Black Rocket will TRAIN you! Get paid to build your
resume and have a ton of fun. Training requires your availability on
some evenings and a weekend. For more information see our website, http://www.blackrocket.com/jobs/.
Regional Supervisors are enthusiastic, organized, and motivated
individuals. They are confident in their ability to supervise
instructors, as well as interact with students, parents, and program
directors. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and have
experience with managing schedules or events, experience managing
adults, and evidence of strong people skills. The ideal candidate will
also have a background as a school supervisor, school administrator,
teacher leader, or similar. Knowledge of effective instructional
practices and strong problem-solving skills are a plus. A strong tech
background is also a plus, but not required.
Requirements:
- Must be able to travel to Arnold, Germantown, Rockville, Takoma
Park, and occasionally La Plata and Prince Frederick (all travel
between sites is reimbursed and travel time is paid)
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K-12 school or similar experience required
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Experience managing/coaching adults
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Experience managing schedules or planning events
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Comfortable with a range of technology, including a variety of
software ideal but not required
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Strong problem solving skills
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Knowledge of effective instructional practices
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Comfortable giving feedback to and evaluating teachers of all levels
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Available to commit to the whole summer season (typically the
week after local schools let out through the week before school
starts back, but varies by region)
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Available for limited evening meetings in May prior to the start
of summer
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Available for one Saturday face to face meeting to kickoff the summer
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Available to start training online at your own pace starting in May
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Employee discounts available for select Black Rocket Camps
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Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience required
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Rate: $25/hr - $30/hr
Who is Black Rocket?
Black Rocket provides unique educational programs to children and
young adults. Our distinct enrichment programs focus on the
intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes
self-empowerment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving
through hands-on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we
believe every student is unique in their ability and talents. Black
Rocket's mission is to enhance student learning by igniting,
unleashing and enhancing these distinct talents. Start your journey
inspiring kids today!
TOP 5 Reasons to Become a Rocketeer
1. A Leader in Enrichment Education:Learn cool tech you can bring
back to your school!
2. Work with enthusiastic colleagues who love inspiring kids with
cool enrichment!
3. Paid training! We will train you in leadership skills and
educational coaching models.
4. Flexible scheduling: Work from 6 weeks up to 10 weeks this summer.
5. Gain Valuable Experience: Build your resume while having a ton of
fun this summer! Many of our supervisors have gone on to educational
leadership positions in future years.
**We will only review applications submitted online. Please do not
send information or submit inquiries via email or phone.
We begin recruiting for summer in January and positions are filled on
a 'rolling' basis.
