Teachers & Assistants Tech/STEM Summer Camp

Job Description

MiraCosta College  Summer Camp Instructor Position: Digital Arts, Technology & STEM

Are you passionate about STEM?

MiraCosta, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as Lead & Assistant Instructors to help teach exciting classes like ROBLOX, Python coding, Game Design, A.I., and MORE!

An Assistant Instructor must be at least 18 years of age by May 2024.  This is a perfect job for college students or content experts (programmers & gamers). No experience is required as Black Rocket will TRAIN you!  Classroom management skills are preferred. Upon completion of the online training program, instructors must demonstrate competency in the core concepts being taught and software used. 

A Lead Instructor must be at least 21 years of age by May 2024.  This is a perfect job for K12 certified classroom teachers with summers off who want to teach children various types of new technology. Lead Instructors are adults who are responsible for the well-being and education of the students.  A lead instructor may have either a degree/experience in education or significant experience in one of the content areas.  They must have a strong understanding of the course concepts being taught as well as any techniques and software involved.  Classroom management skills are preferred.  Upon completion of the Black Rocket training program, instructors must demonstrate competency in the core concepts and software used.  In addition to teaching responsibilities, lead instructors are also responsible for the supervision of staff, equipment management, enforcement of site policies, and meeting project deadlines.  Training begins in late spring.  This is a seasonal position for the month of July.  Experience with technology preferred, but not required.  Training is provided.

Get paid to build your resume and have a ton of fun! Training is mostly online with some on site at MiraCosta College. Each new hire will attend an online training program to learn the curriculum and the Black Rocket approach. Training begins in May 2024.

Most positions are full day (9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm), Monday-Friday for the month of July.  

Experience and Skills

Qualifications for Lead Instructor:

• Minimum of a completed Bachelor’s degree 

• Teaching Certification preferred, but not required 

• Teaching experience is preferred, but not required 

Duties of our Lead 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 multiple rotations of BRP curriculum per day to groups of up to 20 campers.

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. Supervise Assistant Instructors working in your program area and inspire them to become excellent instructors.

7. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and outside the classroom. 

Qualifications for Assistant Instructor:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program

• Fine Arts or Technology-based field of study preferred, but not required 

• Experience working with children is preferred, but not required 

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

1. Prepare adequately by reviewing and internalizing the prepared curricula for the courses to be taught.

2. Familiarize oneself with the necessary software in order to educate and utilize in the classroom.

3. Assist Lead Instructors in delivering the curriculum, learning skills necessary to be an effective and successful educator.

4. Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers.

5. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and outside the classroom. 

6. Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.

7. Assume responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.

8. Maintain professional status through communication with students, parents, program directors and supervisors.

9. Support camper check-in and check-out processes.

10. Provide excellent customer service to parents by communicating with them on a daily basis about their camper’s experience.

Job Benefits

The teaching rate for the Lead Instructor position is $30 - $40/hour following campus locations: 

Oceanside, CA Campus 

Call 760-795-6820 for more Information