Summer Instructor​/Assistant; Computer Science, Coding Technology

ABOUT PROGRAM:

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for our Summer Camp Technology Teacher and Assistant positions! Tech Academy teaches week-long technology classes throughout Minnesota.

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.

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.

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.

Teachers (camps hours): $18-$24 an hour
Assistants $14-$18 an hour
Prep and training: $11.50 an hour

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Have a valid drivers 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

• 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

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

Check out our Programs for yourself:

• Assist in teaching coding, robotics, and engineering concepts to students of various ages.
• Manage classroom activities and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Collaborate with other instructors to develop engaging lesson plans and activities.