👋🌎Are you ready to take the world of education by storm? 🚀

🌪️Do you have an insatiable appetite for innovation and a knack for turning wild ideas into reality?

🤺Are you ready to unleash your inner-tech ninja in a world where kids create robots to help humanity and code their way to intergalactic glory?

💡If so, STEAM Academy needs your unique blend of skills as our Mentor!

📍Location: CHICAGOLAND - Chicago

About us

At STEAM Academy 🤖, we're on a mission to inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers who will help us create a world that looks more like Star Trek than Black Mirror 🌌. In our first year, we're already delivering afterschool robotics programs that are more popular than any organized sport - and we're just getting started! 🔥 While STEAM Academy is a new venture with global ambitions, its founders have created and delivered amazing afterschool ‘edutainment’ experiences to kids for over ten years, building highly successful businesses along the way (including one with a unicorn exit). 🔍🚀🤖

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes for children — The primary responsibility of a teacher with our company is to teach and engage with children. This includes conducting classes, leading activities, and ensuring all students actively participate and learn.
• Work with selected age groups — Our company provides educational experiences for children between 6 and 12. As a teacher, you will work with students within this age range and tailor your approach to suit their needs.
• Prepare for lessons according to provided material — To ensure that our students receive a consistent and high-quality educational experience, our company provides all teachers with lesson plans, materials, and guidance. You will review and prepare for each lesson according to the provided material as a teacher.
• Participate in training — Our company values ongoing education and professional development. As a teacher, you will be expected to participate in training sessions where we constantly learn about Legos, robots, and how to work together with kids. These sessions are designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest teaching methods, technologies, and industry developments.
• Actively and cheerfully spend time with the team — Finally, as team members, we expect our teachers to actively engage with their colleagues, participate in team-building activities, and maintain a positive and collaborative attitude. We believe a robust team environment is essential to providing the best possible education for our students.

Requirements

• 🏆👉👥 The desire and capacity to work with kids
• 💬📝👌 Communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving skills
• 👨‍💼🤝👩‍💼 Experience working in education (school, camps, after-school clubs)
• 🔝💻 Technology & digital literacy is crucial
• 🚗 In possession of a car and active driving license
• 💪 Be able to lift up to 40lbs of equipment

Bonus Points

Possessing any of the requirements listed below will result in additional points being awarded to your application:

• 🤖 Passion for robotics and AI, augmentative reality
• 🎥 A strong focus on creating, editing, producing, or managing video content

Perks and Benefits

1. Impact - your work will change kids’ lives while inspiring the next generation of creative problem solvers to pursue STEAM degrees and careers
2. Competitive Compensation — we offer a competitive salary package commensurate with your experience and skills, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your contributions
3. Stock Options - we are a rapidly growing startup, and we want our employees to realize the benefits of the value they create through their work
4. Professional Development Opportunities — we provide ongoing opportunities for professional growth through training, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and stay updated with the latest robotics, AI, and STEAM education trends
5. Collaborative Work Environment — you will work in a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
6. Health and Wellness Programs — we prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and are exploring unique ways of supporting healthy work-life balance as a remote-first company

Application Process

To apply for this unique position, please submit your resume. If you want to earn bonus points, you can showcase your interest in joining us by submitting a cover letter and briefly describing your personal interests or by pointing us to some of your relevant work and hobbies.

If you're ready to embark on this exciting adventure and revolutionize STEAM education, apply now!