Regional Supervisor for STEM/Technology Summer Camps
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to work as seasonal regional supervisors for Black Rocket technology camps. This is a summer seasonal position and you are expected to work the entire summer, following the prevailing local school district summer break schedule. Black Rocket will TRAIN you! Get paid to build your resume and have a ton of fun.
Responsibilities
- Supervise instructors and interact with students, parents, and program directors
- Manage schedules or events and manage adults
- Comfortable with a range of technology, including a variety of software
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of effective instructional practices
- Comfortable giving feedback to and evaluating teachers of all levels
- Available to commit to the whole summer season (typically the week after local schools let out through the week before school starts back, but varies by region)
- Available for limited evening meetings in May prior to the start of summer
- Available for one Saturday face-to-face meeting to kickoff the summer
- Available to start training online at your own pace starting in May
Requirements
- Must be able to travel to Arnold, Germantown, Rockville, Takoma Park, and occasionally La Plata and Prince Frederick (travel between sites is reimbursed and travel time is paid)
- K-12 school or similar experience required
- Experience managing/coaching adults
- Experience managing schedules or planning events
- Comfortable with a range of technology, including a variety of software (ideal but not required)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of effective instructional practices
- Comfortable giving feedback to and evaluating teachers of all levels
- Available to commit to the whole summer season (typically the week after local schools let out through the week before school starts back, but varies by region)
- Available for limited evening meetings in May prior to the start of summer
- Available for one Saturday face-to-face meeting to kickoff the summer
- Available to start training online at your own pace starting in May
- Employee discounts available for select Black Rocket Camps
- Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience required
- Rate: $25/hr - $30/hr
Qualifications
- Passionate about Video Games, App Design, Digital Movies, Robotics, or STEM education
- Loves building up teachers to help them lead and inspire kids
- Background as a school supervisor, school administrator, teacher leader, or similar
- Strong tech background (but not required)
Skills
- Confidence in supervising instructors
- Strong people skills
- Effective instructional practices
- Problem-solving skills
- Feedback-giving abilities
Benefits
- Paid training
- Flexible scheduling (6 weeks up to 10 weeks this summer)
- Gain valuable experience
- Build your resume while having a ton of fun this summer
- Many supervisors have gone on to educational leadership positions in future years
Pay
- $25/hr - $30/hr
Schedule
- Typically the week after local schools let out through the week before school starts back, but varies by region
Who is Black Rocket?
Black Rocket provides unique educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct enrichment programs focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving through hands-on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every student is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to enhance student learning by igniting, unleashing, and enhancing these distinct talents. Start your journey inspiring kids today!
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Rocketeer
- A Leader in Enrichment Education: Learn cool tech you can bring back to your school!
- Work with enthusiastic colleagues who love inspiring kids with cool enrichment!
- Paid training! We will train you in leadership skills and educational coaching models.
- Flexible scheduling: Work from 6 weeks up to 10 weeks this summer.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Build your resume while having a ton of fun this summer! Many of our supervisors have gone on to educational leadership positions in future years.