Specialist II, Teaching Assistant For Stem Learning Summer Camp (Part Time)

Position will serve as Teaching Assistant for the Instructor in helping facilitate a 3-week Innovative STEM learning summer camp funded by Verizon Learning. Using a turn-key curriculum developed by Verizon, instructors will introduce students to artificial intelligence and robotics, VR/AR, design thinking, social entrepreneurship, 3D design and printing. Through direct exposure to immersive technologies, students will learn first-hand how digital media and mobile technology can be leveraged to create and deliver innovative solutions to social issues

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Under the direction of the Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) Program Director, acts as primary program support alongside a student mentor for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program to accomplish the program's goals and objectives; leads in the operation of VIL under SLCC SLCC whether on campus or virtual (remote).

The bulk of the work will be completed the week(s) leading up to the camp, and during the three-week (M-H) camp 8-5. There will be occasional assignments and training throughout the year. This position will also be an active participant in marketing and recruiting efforts, including reaching out to participating school leadership, and onsite visits to increase awareness of the program.

Attend training to be instructed on prescribed learning modules.

Assist teacher in instructing students in the classroom through various modules of interactive learning tools.

Provide classroom oversight and management support in coordination site director, support staff and Instructors.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications

Must be available to attend camp every day of the 3-week delivery schedule.

Experience working with middle-school students.

Preferred Qualifications

Awareness of Design Thinking, Tinkercad, CoSpaces, Merge Cube, Microbits, Sphero RVR, Onshape, (or similar).

Previous experience mentoring or assisting instruction at the middle school level, preferable in science, math, or art fields.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work cooperatively with staff, community, and middle school program participants.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Proficient in the use of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to teach at the middle school level.

Ability to deliver interactive, engaging classroom experience.

Ability to manage a classroom environment.

Ability to execute delivery of curricular content provided

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to engage youth

Ability to create a fun and focused learning environment

Special Instructions SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.

Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely.

As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA Non-Exempt SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.