Instructor Job at Kidtek, NFP, Chicago, IL

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  • Kidtek, NFP
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Full job description

About Us

KidTek, NFP (KidTek) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide in low income communities by providing technology skills through classroom instruction, after school programs and summer camps to school age youth. The founders sought to create an educational safe haven for youth. Our instructors deliver valuable computer science, digital design, and technology skills that are invaluable in the 21st Century workplace. We provide opportunities that enhance youth exposure to technology, team building, entrepreneurship skills, and cultural experiences. These experiences improve self-esteem while giving them the sense of confidence needed to compete and succeed in today's technology driven environment.

The Role: The Technology Instructor

Candidates commit to a mindset that centers their unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and beyond through self-awareness of their practice. Successful candidates deploy a sense of humility and commit to aligning KidTek expectations in their role as differentiated by campus specific expectations. Candidates demonstrates the qualities of a team player who steps up to meet department needs and views success as a group accomplishment

Technology Instructors

  • Create project based lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and levels
  • Demonstrates proficiency in content knowledge and content-related skills
  • Develop, write, and edit high-quality digital content including instructional videos, learning modules, instructional materials, and multimedia content.
  • Prep for classes: arriving 30 minutes to set up and prepare to start class on time.
  • Provide culturally responsive instruction
  • Collaborate with educators to create content that aligns with educational standards and enhances learning experiences.
  • Use data to refine and inform day-to-day instructional practice
  • Models dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.
  • Takes a holistic approach to classroom management integrating pedagogy, communication, discipline and child development
  • Communicate with parents on student progress
  • Assesses and encourages student progress and manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement

How to Apply

Submit up-to-date resume to kidtek@kidtek.org

Qualifications

Baseline Qualifications

  • Proven experience using Scratch coding
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Eligibility to work in the US on a full time basis
  • Cleared CPS background check
  • Teaching experience and classroom management skills
  • Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative educational content ideas.
  • Effectively guide students to create a wide range of projects
  • Comfortable working with high school students, and comfortable working independently leading a class of students.
  • Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications (one or more)

  • Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
  • Game design
  • At least 2 years experience working with youth

This position offers the opportunity to inspire students in the field of computer science while expanding your own knowledge and skills. If you are passionate about technology education and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of learners, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

KidTek, NFP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity by acknowledging how social identity categories such as race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and Veteran status disproportionately impact these communities. KidTek, NFP is committed to anti-discriminatory practices. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.See EEO is the Law. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by indication in writing.

Job Type: Contract, Part-time

Pay: $20 - $30 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 Hours
  • Every Friday
  • Duration: 40 weeks

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work setting:

  • In-person

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Summer work,

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