Summer Coding/STEM instructor and Tutor

Code Ninjas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a STEM Summer Camp Instructor in Houston, Texas. The role involves engaging and inspiring students on various STEM topics, including coding, LEGO robotics, and digital art. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a strong understanding of STEM concepts. CPR and First Aid knowledge is preferred. Join us to make a positive impact on young minds during our Summer Camp Program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or in educational settings.
• Ability to engage and motivate students of varying ages.
• Knowledge of coding and technology.
• Must be fun to work with and enjoy working in fast paced environments where requirements can change frequently.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline within a group setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate campers of varying ages, learning styles, personalities, and backgrounds.
• CPR and First Aid knowledge or certification (preferred but not required).
• Must pass a background check.
• We work with a number of neurodivergent children, patience and experience with working with learning differences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students on various STEM and coding topics.
• Maintain order and discipline within group settings.
• Engage campers of varying ages and learning styles.
• Adapt lessons to varying ages, learning styles, and backgrounds.

Skills

Strong knowledge of STEM concepts

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate complex ideas

Fun and engaging personality

Background working with children

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

We are seeking passionate, high-energy, and dynamic individuals to join our team as a STEM Summer Camp Instructor and STEAM teacher. As a STEM Summer Camp Instructor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage students on a variety of STEM and coding topics. This is a seasonal position during our Summer Camp Program at Code Ninjas. Continued employment is possible at the conclusion of the summer program. Training will begin in April/May. Positions available in Ft. Walton Beach, Pensacola and Gulf Breeze.

Camps Topics to Include, but not limited to:

• Minecraft: Modding, coding, MCreator and/or Redstone
• Roblox and/or Roblox Studio
• Game Design in Scratch and/or Microsoft MakeCode Arcade-Block-based coding and Java
• Machine Learning
• LEGO Robotics
• YouTube-video editing/Canva
• Digital Art/AI Image Prompting

Knowledge, Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or teaching in a camp, classroom, or informal educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of STEM concepts and principles, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic concepts.
• Must be fun to work with and enjoy working in fast paced environments where requirements can change frequently.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline within a group setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate campers of varying ages, learning styles, personalities, and backgrounds.
• CPR and First Aid knowledge or certification (preferred but not required).
• Must pass a background check.
• We work with a number of neurodivergent children, patience and experience with working with learning differences is a plus.