Teachers for Tech​/STEM Summer Camp

Sauk Valley Community College Summer College for Kinds Instructor Position:
Technology & STEM

• Job Tracking :
• Job Location
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  Dixon, IL
• Job Level
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  Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Sauk Valley Community College Summer Camp Instructor Position:

Technology & STEM

Are you passionate about STEM?

SVCC, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as a Lead Instructor to help teach exciting classes based in A.I., Roblox,and Video Game Design!

This is a perfect job for K12 certified classroom teachers with summers off who want to teach children various types of new technology. Lead Instructors are adults who are responsible for the well‑being and education of the students. A lead instructor may have either a degree/experience in education or significant experience in one of the content areas. They must have a strong understanding of the course concepts being taught as well as any techniques and software involved.

Classroom management skills are preferred. Upon completion of the Black Rocket training program, instructors must demonstrate competency in the core concepts and software used. In addition to teaching responsibilities, lead instructors are also responsible for the supervision of staff, equipment management, and enforcement of site policies. Training begins in spring 2026. This is a seasonal position. Experience with technology preferred, but not required.

Training is provided.

Get paid to build your resume and have a ton of fun! Training is paid and mostly online with some on site h new hire will attend an online training program to learn the curriculum and the Black Rocket approach. Training begins in April 2026.

The position is full day (8:30 am - 4:30 pm), Monday-Thursday, June 1st through June 25th.

Qualifications for Lead Instructor:

• Bachelor’s degree (or nearly completed)
• Experience working with kids ages 8-14

Teaching Certification strongly preferred

Must be available the weeks listed above

Experience with programming, coding, game design, and technology is preferred but not required

Excellent problem‑solving skills

Duties of our Lead Instructors include, but are not limited to:

Prepare adequately by reviewing and internalizing the prepared curricula for the courses to be taught.

Prepare for and deliver multiple rotations of BRP curriculum per day to groups of up to 20 campers.

Familiarize oneself with the necessary software in order to educate and utilize in the classroom.

Implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers.

Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers.

Supervise Assistant Instructors working in your program area and inspire them to become excellent instructors.

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and outside the classroom.

This is a summer seasonal position. The hourly pay rate for the position is $25 per hour.

Training time is compensated at the same hourly classroom rate of $25/hour.