Intro to Game Design (Build a Mario Game) Instructors for Calgary Youth Courses (Part/Time Contract)

Circuit Stream; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in future skills training is seeking passionate Game Designers to instruct youth in game design fundamentals. This part-time role offers the opportunity to guide young learners in creating their own 2D platformer games using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Instructors will lead engaging sessions, provide mentorship, and inspire students to develop their creativity and technical skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in education, where your contributions will help shape the future of youth programs in game design.

Benefits

Instructor training and professional development

Community of instructors to connect with

Flexible part-time schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in game design and coding roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging classroom sessions for youth learners.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to students.

Skills

Game Design Fundamentals

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Graduate of Circuit Stream Game Design Bootcamp

Job description

Intro to Game Design (Build a Mario Game) Instructors for Calgary Youth Courses (Part/Time Contract)

Circuit Stream is a leader in future skills training and learning content. We offer world-class educational services for teen and adult learners with a focus on the skills needed to leverage emerging technology.

We are seeking passionate Game Designer with experience utilizing Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, to instruct our Intro to Game Design: Build a Mario Game summer programs to learners aged 9-12. Students will be learning the foundational concepts of game design, in order to design unique and playful characters, bringing them to life through animation. Learners will build their own game levels, crafting challenges and environments using Microsoft’s MakeCode Arcade to design, code, and test their 2D platformer game. The ideal instructor candidates for this course should possess a strong foundation in game design fundamentals, experience composing platformer games using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade as well as some teaching, TA or training experience.

Intro to Game Design: Build a Mario Game will be offered at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) from June 30-July 11 & August 11-22, 9am-2pm. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted starting in March 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions with youth learners following the Intro to Game Design: Build a Mario Game course curriculum
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their simple 2D platformer game.
• Showcase proficiency in game design concepts such as building game levels, crafting challenges and creating environments using Microsoft’s MakeCode Arcade
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.

Requirements

• Previous professional experience in game design and coding roles.
• Bachelor's degree or final year studies in Computer Science, or graduate of Circuit Stream Game Design Bootcamp or similar programs.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
• A strong portfolio of relevant work to showcase your skills and experience.

Our Values (Part of everything we do!)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What's In It For You

• Integral member of a fast-growing company and Instructor team
• Part-time/contractor set up so you can also have other projects on the go
• Instructor training and professional development
• Community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from

Join us in shaping the future of youth programs and game designeducation. Register your interest early to be considered for upcoming Instructor opportunities! Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted starting in March 2025.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our companyto be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.

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