Innovation Educator (Miami, Detroit)

The Hidden Genius Project; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) matching

Annual professional development allowance

Competitive compensation

Impact on youth lives

Networking opportunities

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Detroit seeks an Innovation Educator responsible for developing curriculum, teaching technology, and mentoring Black male youth. Candidates should have 3+ years in education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to underrepresented communities. Competitive salary of $50,000 to $75,000 with benefits including medical, dental, and an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in education, youth development, or related field.
• Experience teaching or studying programming languages.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and innovate the existing curriculum.
• Teach technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership concepts.
• Facilitate training for alumni aspiring to be Youth Educators.

Skills

Leadership abilities

High comfort level with technology

Effective communication with underrepresented youth

Teaching experience (Python, HTML, JavaScript, etc.)

Commitment to Black males' success

Mentoring experience with Black male youth

Can-do attitude

Project management experience

Organizational skills

Building positive relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Apply for the Innovation Educator (Miami, Detroit) role at The Hidden Genius Project.

Pay Range

$50,000.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr

Role Overview

• Location: Miami, FL (site‑based) – open roles in Miami and Detroit.
• Employment type: Exempt, full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Starting April 2025; evenings and weekends as needed.
• Reports to: Innovation Supervisor, Curriculum Director.
• Team: Manages employees, interns, and volunteers.
• Experience: 3+ years in education, youth development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design: Work with Senior Innovation Educator and Curriculum Lead/Specialist to develop and innovate the existing curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Immersion Curriculum goals.
• Curriculum Adaptation: Partner with instructional leadership to adapt core curricula to local site needs.
• Core Instruction: Teach technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership concepts to the Immersion cohort during summer and school‑year sessions; coordinate Youth Educators and lead activities within Catalyst programming.
• Training and Facilitation: Facilitate training, convenings, and technical assistance for alumni aspiring to be Youth Educators; train and supervise Youth Educators in advanced programming and classroom support.
• Role Modeling: Serve as a mentor and role model for participants.
• Communication: Effectively communicate via email, phone, or mail with participants, parents/guardians, and stakeholders.
• Ambassador: Act as a dynamic ambassador for The Hidden Genius Project within the community.
• Support Functions: Assist with event planning, logistics, and community engagement; support national programming as needed.
• General Staff Duties: Engage and mentor youth, foster a safe inclusive environment, collaborate with internal and external partners, participate in professional development, and perform additional operational tasks such as logistics and crisis response.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent leadership abilities.
• High comfort level with technology.
• Experience working and communicating effectively with underrepresented youth, especially Black and low‑income groups.
• Experience teaching or studying computer science/programming (Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Swift, Flutter, etc.).
• Intense commitment to the life success of Black males and boys of color.
• Experience mentoring and working closely with Black male youth.
• Can‑do attitude and team collaboration.
• Project management experience; willingness to develop differentiated learning experiences.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, receive feedback, and engage in continuous self‑improvement.
• Adaptability to a dynamic, rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with important constituencies.
• Strong knowledge of youth development models and the nonprofit sector.
• Commitment to The Hidden Genius Project’s mission and to high expectations.
• Experience in nonprofit, youth development, education, or technology sectors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Flexibility for evenings and weekends as required.
• Understanding of nonprofit dynamics and readiness to perform diverse functions.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience teaching problem‑solving and/or math skills.
• Experience in the technology industry.
• Experience in curriculum development, facilitation, or instructional design.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Previous mentorship of youth from underrepresented communities.
• Commitment to achieving The Hidden Genius Project’s mission and vision.
• Availability to work more than 40 hours per week during evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) (up to 4% match).
• Annual professional development allowance.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Opportunity to impact the lives of Black male youth and other youth of color.
• Entrepreneurial environment with innovation and leadership opportunities.
• Direct connection to industry professionals and networking possibilities.
• Contribution to the growth of a national nonprofit.

Physical Demands and Travel

• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regular standing, walking, and sitting; frequent grasping, talking, and hearing required.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; regular lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Vision required for safety; ability to travel nationally (and possibly internationally) and supervise youth transportation.
• Non‑traditional work demands requiring flexibility and responsiveness.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level