What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer STEAM Instructor position at Hands-On Technology Education?
Hands-On Technology Education, LLC (HOTE) seeks to provide safe, engaging, and balanced STEAM-based summer activities for elementary, middle, and high-school students with a focus on introducing Technology and Computer Engineering in fun and interactive ways.
Training Dates: March 2025 - May 2025
Camp Dates: June 2025 - August 2025
Locations: Sites located throughout San Diego, Carlsbad, & San Marcos
Responsibilities and Duties
- Facilitate or Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
- Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
- Educate campers through curriculum, games and explorations
- Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, caving or crafting)
- Escort and oversee children
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- Attend employee-training programs and other training/meetings as directed.
Training:
Prior to camp, instructors will receive training in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering concepts and activities targeting K-12 students. Satisfactory completion of training is required for all camp instructors, counselors, and volunteers.
Qualifications and Skills
- One of the following:
- (1) Valid teaching certification/credential at the K-12 levels,
- (2) Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Psychology or a Science-related field, and/or
- (3) Current collegiate student with completed coursework in Science, Engineering, Education, Psychology or a STEAM-related field
- Willingness and enthusiasm to be trained to facilitate introductory workshops in Technology Adventure Themes: Virtual Reality, Sustainable Agriculture, Robotics, e-Sports, Tech Entrepreneurship, etc.
- [Plus] Current college students with collegiate Major in STEAM related field
- [Plus] Projects/experience completed in Summer Camp Themes
- [Plus] Prior experience in Core STEAM activities: Programming/Coding (Computer Science) or Engineering
- Ability to work collaboratively via Google Online Suite: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.
- Experience completing introductory STEAM projects targeted for the elementary, middle, or high-school levels.
- Experience teaching/leading school-aged children in hands-on activities
- Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR.
- Must submit a health history record and examination form prior to the first day of work.
- Ability to interact with all age levels.
- Prior experience working with children in a classroom, camp and/or workshop environment is preferred.
- Ability to speak fluently in Spanish is a plus.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Salary: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Classroom Management or Workshop Facilitating: 1 year (Preferred)
- After-School or Summer Enrichment Activities: 1 year (Preferred)
- Youth Supervision / Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Coding (Class Projects or Teaching): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28
