Summer STEM Instructor / Internship

MUST BE AVAILABLE MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 8AM-5PM THROUGH AUGUST 8TH

ABOUT PROGRAM:

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for our Summer Camp Technology Teacher and Assistant positions!

Tech Academy teaches week-long technology classes. We offer 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 college students or those qualified for the Lead Teacher position looking for a more relaxed role in the classroom. Many of our past employees were able to use our positions to satisfy internship requirements.

Classes run in-person at Seattle, Mercer Island, Kent & Burien Monday-Friday, and you will need to be available from 8 am to 5 pm from June 16th to August 15th.

Our headquarter location is in Roseville, Minnesota. We arrange to have the equipment mailed to you, and you will mail the equipment back to us (at our cost).

Training and Equipment:

Before teaching or assisting, teachers complete 15+ hours of online training on essential camp management and leadership skills and then complete a virtual 3+ hour employee orientation (done via Zoom). We provided all the equipment and curriculum needed to teach classes.

Pay:

Teachers: $20-$28 an hour

Assistants $17-$20 an hour

Prep & Training: $17

Requirements:

• Available every weekday from June 16th-August 15th between 8 am and 5 pm
• Local applicants only
• College Student/Graduate majoring in Engineering, Computer Science, Graphic or Visual Arts, Video Game Design or Education
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience with Elementary age children
• Valid drivers license and vehicle access
• 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.
• 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
• You need to be able to work independently and communicate via email and phone with us regularly
• Patient, positive personality

Plusses:

• Knowledge of Legos, Minecraft, Programming, or Robotics experience
• Background in tutoring/coaching kids

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing STEM curriculum for summer programs.
• Provide instruction and mentorship to students in computer science and robotics.
• Demonstrate leadership by managing group activities and fostering teamwork.
• Communicate effectively.
• Maintain a safe and organized learning environment.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors to enhance the educational experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any other commitments from now until August 8th, 2025 that will conflict with our schedule (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). This may include vacations, summer classes, or other jobs.
• Do you have access to a reliable vehicle for transportation over the summer? This includes enough space for 2-4 boxes of equipment.
• What City, State will you be living in during the summer?
• What was appealing about this position that made you want to apply?
• What is your experience with children? Please include any of the following information: group size, whether you were alone or with other staff, age group, etc.
• Do you have any experience using photo-editing or video-editing software? If so, please describe:
• Do you have any experience using Minecraft, Java, or Python? Please explain in detail.
• What is your experience with Legos or Robotics? Please explain in detail.
• Are you comfortable with the physical demands of transporting and setting up equipment for classes?
• How would you prioritize tasks and stay organized when preparing for a class?
• Describe a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker or peer. How did you approach the situation and resolve it?
• What are your plans for after summer?
• What is the highest year of schooling completed by the Summer of 2026? 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)?