high-energyABOUT PROGRAM: We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for our Summer Camp Technology Teacher and Assistant positions! We have over 100 locations across the twin cities. Tech Academy teaches week-long technology classes throughout Minnesota. We offer Coding, 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Minecraft, Movie Making, Video Game Design, Legos, and Robotics classes for students ages 6-14. Ideal applicants for Teacher positions are college students/graduates with experience with elementary-age children or licensed teachers. Ideal applicants for Assistant positions are tech-savvy high school or college students or those qualified for the Lead Teacher position looking for a more relaxed role in the classroom. Many of our past employees used our positions to satisfy internship requirements. Classes run from June 9th through August 15th. You MUST be available for at least 8 full weeks. Classes typically run Monday-Thursday with occasional Fridays, and you must be available from 8 am to 4 pm all week. Some classes run in only the morning or just the afternoon, and sometimes both. As a teacher or assistant, you will be driving to your site, typically a school or community education building. You will be responsible for bringing 2-3 plastic bins of equipment per class, which you will set up in a classroom before students arrive. You will need a vehicle to transport class equipment. Our headquarters location is in Roseville, Minnesota. Training and equipment exchange is held at our headquarters. Teachers/Assistants will be required to visit the headquarters every 1 to 3 weeks during the summer. Training and Equipment: Before teaching or assisting, teachers complete 12 hours of online training on essential camp management and leadership skills and then complete an in-house 12-hour employee orientation. We provided all the equipment and curriculum needed to teach classes. Pay: Teachers: $18-$26 an hour Assistants $12-$18 an hour Prep and training: $11.25 an hour Requirements: Excellent Communication Skills Have a valid driver’s license You will be required to complete a local and national background check Be very comfortable with technology and using computers A reliable vehicle that can transport up to 4 large plastic totes Able to lift equipment totes weighing up to 40 pounds You must be very punctual and reliable. You need to be able to work independently and communicate with us regularly via email and phone. Patient, positive personality If applying as a teacher: Be organized and efficient to run an effective class You must be self-confident, energetic, creative, and assertive enough to control a class of high-energy elementary-age kids Plusses: Knowledge of Legos, Minecraft, Programming, or Robotics experience Background in tutoring/coaching kids Be a part of our amazing SUMMER Team in the Twin Cities!! Check out our Programs for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSNetQgexuI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xpfUP_0hU Responsibilities Teaching coding, game design, engineering, robotics, and other STEM subjects to children . Manage classroom activities and maintain a positive learning environment. Provide individual support to students, fostering their understanding and engagement. Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. Communicate effectively. Collaborate with team members to develop and implement engaging lesson plans. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Application Question(s): Position Applying For (Teacher or Assistant) What is your experience with children? Group size? Where you alone or with other staff? What age groups have you worked with? Do you have any experience using Minecraft, Java, Python? Please explain in detail. If you are in school, have other commitments, or are currently working, are there hours or dates that you will not be available? What was appealing about this position that made you want to apply? What are your plans for after summer? In what specific City and state will you be living in during the summer of 2025? How do you prioritize tasks and stay organized when preparing for a class? Are you comfortable with the physical demands of transporting and setting up equipment for classes? Describe a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker or peer. How did you approach the situation and resolve it? Do you have any experience in Robotics, Legos, or video-editing software? If so, please describe: What is the highest year of schooling completed by the Summer of 2025? If you are not currently in school, what is your highest Degree/Diploma? What are you studying/what is your degree? If you are currently a student, when is your expected graduation date (please specify high school or college)? License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person