TECHie Camp Instructor

TECH CORPS Ohio

Qualified instructors must demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas: • Programming (C++ and/or Java) and Robotics • Web Design and Content Management Systems • Graphic Arts and 2D or 3D Video Game Design

Use your technology skills to educate, excite and empower children and make a little cash while doing so! TECH CORPS is hiring Technology Instructors to lead TECHie Camp summer programs in Ohio, Philadelphia, and Texas

Use your technology skills to educate, excite and empower children and make a little cash while doing so!  TECH CORPS is hiring Technology Instructors to lead TECHie Camp summer programs in Ohio, Philadelphia, and Texas.

TECHie Camp is a full-day, week-long technology experience designed specifically for elementary and middle school students. The goal of TECHie Camp is to engage students in activities that can stimulate a deeper interest in technology; as well as provide opportunities for them to express their imaginations.  Each camp has two instructors and up to 20 students.

Position Summary: Five day camp, plus 6-8 hour training session prior to the start of camp

Dates/Time:  TECHie Camps are offered between June 6, 2011 and August 26, 2011.

Hours:  TECHie Camps run Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Instructors arrive at 8:00am and stay no later than 6:00pm)

Salary:  Up to $1000.00/per camp (depending on total hours)

Location:  Techie Camp is offered via partnerships with colleges/universities, K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations in the following states:  Ohio, Pennsylvania,  and Texas.

The TECHie Camp Instructor will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all day-to-day aspects of the camp, including but not limited to:

-Attend training session prior to camp start date

-Familiarize and become an expert on Techie Camp tools (software & hardware)

-Review lessons/activities prior to camp and have full understanding of the curriculum in relation to students

-Have the ability to explain complex ideas to students in a language they can relate to and understand

-Create a safe classroom environment conducive to cooperative and hands-on learning

-Record camp through photos and videos, which need to be uploaded to Picasa and YouTube

-Assist students with the successful completion of lessons/activities and evaluation

-Provide feedback on the students’ experience with the overall program

-Provide TECH CORPS Ohio staff with all program and evaluation data as requested

-Perform other duties as needed for the successful implementation of the program

Interested candidates must submit resume to:  jobs@techcorps.org For additional information about TECH CORPS visit www.techcorps.org