Teachers for Tech​/STEM Summer Camp

Overview

Job Description

The University of Texas at El Paso Summer Camp Instructor Position:
Technology & STEM

Are you passionate about STEM?

UTEP, 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 Minecraft, Roblox, and Video Game Animation. 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. 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-Friday for the weeks of June 8th, June 22nd, July 6th, and July 13th.

• 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 6-14
• 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

This is a summer seasonal position. The hourly pay range for the position is $20 - $26 per hour. Training time is compensated at the same hourly classroom rate negotiated upon hiring. Keyword:
Lead Instructor - Summer Enrichment Camps