Location

Blong Technology Center, Davenport

Job Description

TWO SUMMER CAMPS to CHOOSE FROM:

A. In partnership with Black Rocket Productions, Eastern Iowa Community College is hiring Lead Instructors to teach youth various types of digital arts programs at

EICCcampus locations this summer. Topics include Python Programmers, eSports Gamers and Streamers, Cloud Game Creators, Make Your First Video Game, ROBLOX Coders, and YouTube FX Shorts. Classes are taught in age groups of 8-10 and 11-14.

B.

EICC

is seeking a dedicated and experienced instructor to lead our manufacturing summer camps for students in grades 4-9. This role involves teaching various hands-on

STEM

activities designed to inspire and educate young minds about manufacturing processes and technologies.

The Camp schedule is flexible dependent on the instructor, but ideally would be weekdays, for example Monday - Thursday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Lead Instructors 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 being taught. In addition to teaching responsibilities, lead instructors are also responsible for staff supervision, equipment management, enforcement of site policies, and meeting project deadlines.

Required training is provided and begins in late spring. Training requires availability during some evenings and weekends. After completing the Black Rocket training program, instructors must demonstrate competency in the core concepts being taught and the software used.

This position is temporary, part-time for our Continuing Education department, the Camp runs in June and July; workweeks are Monday-Thursday. Hours are typically 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM -4:00 PM, but scheduled based on your preference and availability.

For more information about the camp offerings, campus locations, and age ranges, please visit

Summer Camps |

EICC.

For more information on the Black Rocket Program, please visit

Black Rocket -

STEM/

STEAMCamps and Courses for Kids

Required Qualifications

• Teaching and classroom management experience.
• Experience with technology.
• Have a strong understanding of the course concepts being taught as well as any techniques and software involved.
• Enthusiasm for the subjects, and desire to help design and teach fun, innovative, multidisciplinary courses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A specialty and passion such as programming and robotics, or experimentation and statistics.
• Camp runs in June and July; workweeks are Monday-Thursday.
• Hours are typically 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM -4:00 PM, but scheduled based on your preference and availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of a completed bachelors degree.
• Teaching Certification preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Salary

$25 per hour

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Course Development:

• Design and update course materials, lesson plans, handouts, and assessments.
• Incorporate a variety of teaching methods and technologies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Ensure course content is current, relevant, and aligned with industry standards or learner needs.

Instruction:

• Deliver engaging and effective instruction in person or online, as appropriate for the course delivery format.
• Vary instructional approaches to appeal to mul iple learning styles.
• Utilize teaching methods that support adult learning theory, building upon experiential knowledge and understanding and providing contextualized scope.
• Facilitate class discussions, activities, and practical exercises to reinforce learning.
• Provide clear explanations of complex concepts and skills.
• Conduct courses in a manner that helps participants to stay engaged in the learning process and meet course objectives.
• Plan for and ensure participants health and safety during training.