Innovation Educator (Miami, Detroit)

The Hidden Genius Project; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with up to 4% match

Annual professional development

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on youth education is seeking an Innovation Educator in Miami, FL. The role involves designing and teaching a technical curriculum while mentoring youth, particularly Black male students. The educator will work collaboratively with a team of Youth Educators and other staff to foster a supportive learning environment. The position requires a commitment to youth development, teaching experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to youth success and development.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Management of classroom activities and Youth Educators.

Responsibilities

• Design and innovate curriculum aligned with program goals.
• Teach core concepts to the Immersion cohort during sessions.
• Train and supervise Youth Educators.

Skills

Excellent leadership abilities

High comfort level with technology

Experience working effectively with underrepresented youth

Experience teaching computer science

Experience mentoring Black male youth

Project management experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Innovation Educator
Department: Innovation
Supervisor Title: Curriculum Director

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY: The Innovation Educator within The Hidden Genius Project is the fundamental driver of student programming activities with a core focus on the Intensive Immersion Program inside the classroom. Hence, they are primarily responsible for implementing the technical curriculum, including problem-solving, computer science, programming, and software design. Additionally, they co-coordinate and oversee a team of Youth Educators to teach the entrepreneurship and leadership components. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to effect a radical transformation in the pedagogy of computer science, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and the Innovation Educator will serve as a fundamental strategist toward this end. Accordingly, it is vital that they continually exercise ingenuity, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to continual learning within an exciting expanding environment. Finally, the Innovation Educator works as part of a dynamic, communicative, and supportive team of staff, Youth Educators, and Board members committed to their success. This is the consummate role for the educator with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design: Work with the Senior Innovation Educator and Curriculum Lead/Specialist to continually re/develop and innovate an existing in/external facing curriculum that is broadly accessible, and aligned with The Hidden Genius Project Immersion Curriculum goals and values.
• Curriculum Adaptation: Partner with The Hidden Genius Project instructional leadership to adapt and refine core curricula to meet the needs of the local site.
• Core Instruction: Teach core curricular concepts (i.e. technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership) to the Immersion cohort during summer and school-year sessions. Coordinate Youth Educators and lead educational activities within Catalyst programming.
• Training, Technical Assistance, & Facilitation: Facilitate training and/or convenings for Genius alumni interested in becoming Youth Educators. Train the current Youth Educators on advanced programming skills, enhanced content, and methods. Train and supervise Youth Educators to support classroom and Catalyst activities, and manage them within those settings.
• Serve as an exceptional role model and mentor to The Hidden Genius Project participants.
• Communicate effectively (via email, phone, and/or postal mail) and promptly with all relevant constituencies, including participants and their parents/guardians.
• Act as a dynamic ambassador to The Hidden Genius Project within the community.

Non-Essential Functions

• Support additional organizational initiatives, community engagement efforts, and national programming as needed.
• Assist with event planning, logistics, and facilitation.

General All-Staff Responsibilities

• Engage and mentor youth participants and colleagues through hands-on learning experiences.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all program participants.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize program delivery.
• Participate in professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Support a broad range of operational tasks outside of the standard job scope to ensure youth success, including logistical support, crisis response, and creative problem-solving.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

Required

• Excellent leadership abilities
• High comfort level with technology
• Experience working and communicating effectively with Black youth, underrepresented youth, and/or low-income youth
• Experience teaching or studying computer science, and/or programming languages, i.e. Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Swift, Flutter, etc.
• Intense commitment to the life success of Black males and boys and men of color
• Experience mentoring and working closely with Black male youth
• “Can do” attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Experience in project management. Willingness to develop differentiated learning experiences
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate effectively
• Ability to receive feedback and engage in continuous self-improvement
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly-changing work environment
• Ability to build positive relationships with all important constituencies
• Strong knowledge of youth development field and models
• Firm belief in personal accountability, producing measurable outcomes, and sustaining high expectations
• Commitment to The Hidden Genius Project’s mission, youth development model, and the success of those around you.
• Experience working in nonprofit, youth development, education, or technology sectors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required by the program schedule.
• Adaptability to perform both essential, non-essential, and general functions to meet program demands.
• Understanding of the nonprofit sector’s dynamic nature, where responsibilities may extend beyond the defined job description to address real-time organizational and youth needs.

Desired

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

Role Overview

Role Location: Open roles in Miami, FL / Site-based role
Status: Exempt
Schedule: 40 hours per week, starting April 2025, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits and Employment Details

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (up to 4% match), and annual professional development.

Work Environment

The Hidden Genius Project operates in a dynamic and flexible work setting to best support our mission and the needs of our youth. We are flexible but require an onsite commitment for the first year of employment. Site-Based Roles: staff work from programming locations within local communities and may require adaptability to varying facilities and settings. Central Team: primarily based between Oakland and Los Angeles with flexibility to work remotely as needed.

General Work Conditions

• Requires occasional travel for site visits, events, and meetings.
• Collaboration with staff, partners, and youth may extend beyond traditional work hours to meet programmatic and organizational demands.
• Flexibility is key in this role, as responsibilities may shift based on programmatic needs and youth engagement.

Physical Demands

• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting.
• Regularly grasp objects, talk, and/or hear.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; regularly lift up to 10 pounds.
• Vision abilities required for maintaining safety in programming spaces.
• Ability to travel and supervise youth transportation as needed.
• National (and possibly international) travel is required.
• Non-traditional work demands: flexibility beyond a standard work structure to address real-time organizational and youth needs.