STEM Assistant Instructor - After School

Black Rocket Productions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

Black Rocket Productions is hiring an after-school technology teacher to work with students ages 8-14 in our project-based learning programs. The role supports Lead Instructors and focuses on coding, Minecraft, Roblox, video editing, game design and more, several days a week after school.

This is a part-time, hourly position offering paid training. Must have a high school diploma, 48 college units or pass NCLB, and be available 2:00–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed 48 college units minimally OR have taken and passed the NCLB Exam or compliant equivalent.
• Experience with technology or teaching preferred.
• Must be available after school hours (approximately 2:00 - 6:00 PM), daily Monday - Friday
• Consistent attendance is REQUIRED, substitutes are not available
• Instructors must be at least 21 years of age and have significant experience working with children ages 8-14 or technology, both is even better!
• Experience with children in an educational setting is preferred but not required
• Comfortable working with teacher-to-student ratios of 20:1 for elementary schoolers
• Strong technology skills preferred, such as a background in 3D modeling, digital arts, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, etc. or significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, including modding or streaming

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Instructors in guiding students through project-based learning.
• Support classroom activities in coding, games, video editing and design.
• Provide in-room teaching experience with students during after-school sessions.
• Maintain consistent attendance and reliable after-school availability.
• Help manage student-teacher ratio and safety.

Skills

Teaching

Tech familiarity

After-school scheduling

Student engagement

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma

48 college units

Job description

Job Description

NOW HIRING! AFTER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Job Description

NOW HIRING! AFTER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

'We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!'

Are you passionate about computer science, video games, coding, Python, Roblox, app design, digital movies, robotics, drones, Minecraft or STEM?

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as Assistant Instructors in our after school programs. Assistant instructors support our Lead Instructors to guide students through our world class, project based learning curriculum to discover new technology skills in coding, Minecraft, ROBLOX, video editing, game design and more!

• Full school year in 10 week sessions, with options to continue into additional seasons
• Get in-room teaching experience with excited students
• No formal experience required, but teaching experience in some capacity highly preferred
• PAID training!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completed 48 college units minimally OR have taken and passed the NCLB Exam or compliant equivalent
• Experience with technology or teaching preferred
• Must be available after school hours (approximately 2:00 - 6:00 PM), daily Monday - Friday
• Consistent attendance is REQUIRED, substitutes are not available
• Instructors must be at least 21 years of age and have significant experience working with children ages 8-14 or technology, both is even better!
• Experience with children in an educational setting is preferred but not required
• Comfortable working with teacher-to-student ratios of 20:1 for elementary schoolers
• Strong technology skills preferred, such as a background in 3D modeling, digital arts, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, etc. or significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, including modding or streaming

Additional Details

• This is an after-school, part-time, hourly position
• $17/hr - $18/hr
• Paid Training

Who is Black Rocket?

Black Rocket provides unique enrichment and educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct programs in creative sciences and digital arts focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands-on learning. Black Rocket's mission is to help ignite, unleash and enhance each individual's distinct talents.

We review applications in the order they are received and positions are filled on a 'rolling' basis.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completed 48 college units minimally OR have taken and passed the NCLB Exam or compliant equivalent
• Experience with technology or teaching preferred
• Must be available after school hours (approximately 2:00 - 6:00 PM), M-F
• Consistent attendance is REQUIRED, substitutes are not available
• Instructors must be at least 21 years of age and have significant experience working with children ages 8-14 or technology, both is even better!
• Experience with children in an educational setting is preferred but not required
• Comfortable working with teacher-to-student ratios of 20:1 for elementary schoolers
• Strong technology skills preferred, such as a background in 3D modeling, digital arts, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, competitive gaming, etc. or significant knowledge of Minecraft or Roblox, including modding or streaming

Benefits

Paid training!

Keyword: technology, afterschool