Teachers for Tech​/STEM Summer Camp

Overview

Sauk Valley Community College, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented Lead Instructors to help teach exciting classes based in AI, Roblox, and Video Game Design. This is a seasonal summer position for K12 certified classroom teachers with summers off who want to teach children various types of new technology. Training begins in spring 2026. The position is full day (8:30 am – 4:30 pm), Monday–Thursday, June 1 through June 25.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree (or nearly completed).
• Experience working with kids ages 8–14.
• Teaching Certification strongly preferred.
• Must be available the weeks listed above.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with programming, coding, game design, and technology is preferred but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

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

Keyword:
Lead Instructor - Summer Enrichment Camps