Student - Event/Afterschool Instructor, F24
Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Music / Audio Production, Summer Seasonal
Student Employment at Digi Pen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, even if a class is canceled or ends early.
Student workers must reside within the state of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.
Open World is looking for Event and After school Instructors to lead our academic-year event and after school workshops, working with a co-teacher to introduce students to STEAM fields and create an engaging, supportive, and fun learning environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, and professional candidates who enjoy working with kids. This position reports to Danny Samuels, Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Reports to: Danny Samuels, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Open World Philosophy
Every child who attends our workshops should come away feeling engaged by our instructors and industry guests, excited to share what they learned and created, empowered with the skills to continue creating, and cared for by every member of our team.
Open World Core Values
Our program allows students to explore new fields and dive deep into subjects they are passionate about.
Our program experience is focused on fun and exposure, rather than academic outcomes that must be achieved.
Our students will experience a direct connection to the interactive media industry, via our instructors and industry guests.
Through our workshops’ fun and engaging activities, our students will learn problem solving skills that can be applied outside of our program.
Every student who attends our workshops will feel seen and cared for.
Who’s on the team?
In addition to student staff, there are five year-round Open World team members:
Before you apply, please review the following information:
You may be asked to staff an Open World outreach event or teach a weekly after school workshop on a local school campus between September 1 and December 31, 2024 (which you can decline, if unavailable).
Hours fall between 2:30 – 8:30 p.m., but schedules may vary depending on specific responsibilities (averaging no more than 10 hours per week).
Must pass a criminal background check and 5-panel (non-THC) drug screen.
You may be asked to teach on campuses other than Digi Pen Redmond.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Bonus Skills/Attributes:
Additional Knowledge
The following knowledge and skills are highly recommended but not required:
Art fundamentals (perspective, shading, form, and color theory); 2D and/or 3D animation production experience.
Understanding of basic game design principles and concepts;
Unity Development;
Unreal Engine Development;
Frequent and enthusiastic player of tabletop and video games.
Basic understanding of music theory;
Intermediate knowledge and skill with composing music and sound design;
Experience working…
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