Program Instructor [High School Student] – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Program Instructor [High School Student]

General Duties

  • You will deliver camps (July-August) in Halifax as overseen by your Team Leaders, Program Assistants and Program Coordinators.
  • Work to integrate technology and digital resources into camp programming.
  • You will work as a part of a small team to deliver specific curriculum and ensure that all documents are delivered in a timely manner to your Team Leader.
  • Adherence to SuperNOVA’s policies and procedures at all times.
  • You may be required to teach camps outside of your field of study, and outside of your field of curriculum creation.  Participating in SuperNOVA training during the course of your employment.
  • Developing and delivering exciting and educational workshop and camp curriculum for youth in grades 1 – 12 related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
  • Learning and practicing the delivery of all SuperNOVA-delivered activities prior to delivery.
  • Advance preparation of materials prior to the start of the programs.
  • You may be required to travel within Atlantic Canada for STEM workshop and camp delivery.
  • Providing supervision for program participants and acting as a positive role model.
  • Delivering presentations at community events and other STEM outreach opportunities.
  • Communicating with and supporting positive relationships with campers, parents, media, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that program facilities are tidy, secure, and facility policies are being followed.
  • Creating hazard assessment documents for each activity developed to ensure that safety protocol is accessible at all times.
  • Reconcile expenses charged to SuperNOVA as per SuperNOVA procedure.
  • Aiding in maintaining a healthy relationship with Dalhousie, which includes ensuring that all instructors and participants are respectful of Dalhousie University staff, property and facilities

Qualifications

Required: Current high school student entering Grade 11 or above. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, the ability to problem solve effectively and make decisions independently. Experience working with youth. Completion of a Criminal Record Check.