Afterschool Technology Educator

• A BONUS up to $200 per month
• A FREE AYCC Membership (which includes a gym!)
• Includes the possibility of discounted or FREE Childcare!!!
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement
• Vacation time / paid time off
• Other options for supplemental insurance

The Alfond Youth and Community Center is looking for a Computer-Whiz! Put your tech knowledge to use by teaching the youth in our afterschool program to be proficient in technology. The AYCC is looking for someone who can teach children to be creative and express themselves with technology. The tech world can be a fun and exciting place, and we want to show that to our kids!

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide enhanced learning and engagement opportunities around computers and technology for the youth in the Afterschool Program. The Tech Lab teacher will work with other ASP teachers to plan and implement a curriculum that aligns with program themes and Boys and Girls Club of America standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop lesson plans for use in the tech lab in correlation with program themes and curriculum, reinforcing and extending learning. 
• Convey excitement in technology and encourage and teach creative expression
• Provide instruction of tech lessons and opportunities: (a) introduce tech lab activities, (b) give guided practice of the lesson activity, (c) allow independent and/or partner work. 
• Instruct youth on tech equipment, functions, care of, and how technology affects our lives and the value of technology skills. 
• Inform and instruct youth on internet safety protocols to align with AYCC and BGCA safety and technology policies. 
• Provide assistance and instruction to help ASP teachers and administrators utilize technology in their classrooms and programs.  
• Research and recommend technology hardware and software application acquisitions for the purpose of providing effectiveness of instruction to youth.
• Assess malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications for the purpose of determining actions to maintain tech lab operations. 

 KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred, or working towards a degree, in the field of technology, computer sciences, or educational instruction. 
• Working knowledge of an array of technical equipment such as 3-D Printers, Video Cameras, Microphones, Computer Hardware Components, Apple TVs, iPads, Oculus VR Sets, Laptops, Desktop computers and other components as they are introduced to the site technology program or willingness to learn.  

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years’ experience working with school age youth, preferably utilizing technology.
• Prior technical experience in any combination of the following fields preferred: Computer Programming, Graphic Design, Video Production, Social Media Content Creation, Audio Engineering, 3-D Printing, Robotics Engineering, Minecraft Coding, Video Game Creation or Hardware Repair.
• This position does not require a teaching degree

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to quickly learn new technical skills 
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid planning and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with groups of different age and skill levels, and provide necessary instruction to children
• Team player
• Creativity / be able to express a creative use of technology