STEM and Technology Summer Camp Instructors & Assistants

Job Description

Are you passionate about Tech Education, Game Design, Coding, Minecraft™ or STEM? Pima Community College, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to work as Lead and Assistant Instructors to help teach exciting classes like Minecraft Modders and Python Programmers!

• Summer seasonal position (5 weeks)

• In-room with kids ages 9-17

• Comprehensive training!

• No formal experience required

• Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun with technology!

General Requirements:

• Located within commuting distance of Tucson, AZ 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 in May (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 a minimum of 5 weeks, Monday through Friday

Assistant Instructor Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older

• Able to commit to a full week of work, M-F, approximately 8:00 - 5:00. 

• College students studying education, computer science, digital arts, information technology, or in similar fields are encouraged to apply.

• Those with strong tech or digital arts and troubleshooting skills will be most successful in this position

• Experience with kids in a formal or informal setting is a plus, such as babysitting, volunteering, coaching, tutoring, etc.

• Rate: $15 per hour to the Assistant; Paid training time

Lead 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 20 kids with a co-teacher in a technology setting

• Rate: $25.49 per hour to the Lead; Paid training time

Experience and Skills

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

3. Assist other Instructors (Lead/Assistant) to implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers.

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. 

Job Benefits

$25.49 per hour for the Lead Instructor role

$15 per hour for the Assistant Instructor role

Paid training for both