Innovation Educator (Miami, Detroit

Apply for the Innovation Educator (Miami, Detroit) role at The Hidden Genius Project
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$50,000.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr

• Location: Miami, FL (site‑based) – open roles in Miami and Detroit.
• Employment type: Exempt, full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Starting April 2025; evenings and weekends as needed.
• Reports to: Innovation Supervisor, Curriculum Director.
• Team: Manages employees, interns, and volunteers.
• Experience: 3+ years in education, youth development, or related field.

• Curriculum Design: Work with Senior Innovation Educator and Curriculum Lead/Specialist to develop and innovate the existing curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Immersion Curriculum goals.
• Curriculum Adaptation: Partner with instructional leadership to adapt core curricula to local site needs.
• Core Instruction: Teach technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership concepts to the Immersion cohort during summer and school‑year sessions; coordinate Youth Educators and lead activities within Catalyst programming.
• Training and Facilitation: Facilitate training, convenings, and technical assistance for alumni aspiring to be Youth Educators; train and supervise Youth Educators in advanced programming and classroom support.
• Role Modeling: Serve as a mentor and role model for participants.
• Communication: Effectively communicate via email, phone, or mail with participants, parents/guardians, and stakeholders.
• Ambassador: Act as a dynamic ambassador for The Hidden Genius Project within the community.
• Support Functions: Assist with event planning, logistics, and community engagement; support national programming as needed.
• General Staff Duties: Engage and mentor youth, foster a safe inclusive environment, collaborate with internal and external partners, participate in professional development, and perform additional operational tasks such as logistics and crisis response.

• Excellent leadership abilities.
• High comfort level with technology.
• Experience working and communicating effectively with underrepresented youth, especially Black and low‑income groups.
• Experience teaching or studying computer science/programming (Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Swift, Flutter, etc.).
• Intense commitment to the life success of Black males and boys of color.
• Experience mentoring and working closely with Black male youth.
• Can‑do attitude and team collaboration.
• Project management experience; willingness to develop differentiated learning experiences.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, receive feedback, and engage in continuous self‑improvement.
• Adaptability to a dynamic, rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with important constituencies.
• Strong knowledge of youth development models and the nonprofit sector.
• Commitment to The Hidden Genius Project’s mission and to high expectations.
• Experience in nonprofit, youth development, education, or technology sectors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Flexibility for evenings and weekends as required.
• Understanding of nonprofit dynamics and readiness to perform diverse functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience teaching problem‑solving and/or math skills.
• Experience in the technology industry.
• Experience in curriculum development, facilitation, or instructional design.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Previous mentorship of youth from underrepresented communities.
• Commitment to achieving The Hidden Genius Project’s mission and vision.
• Availability to work more than 40 hours per week during evenings and weekends as needed.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) (up to 4% match).
• Annual professional development allowance.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Opportunity to impact the lives of Black male youth and other youth of color.
• Entrepreneurial environment with innovation and leadership opportunities.
• Direct connection to industry professionals and networking possibilities.
• Contribution to the growth of a national nonprofit.

• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regular standing, walking, and sitting; frequent grasping, talking, and hearing required.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; regular lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Vision required for safety; ability to travel nationally (and possibly internationally) and supervise youth transportation.
• Non‑traditional work demands requiring flexibility and responsiveness.

Mid‑Senior level