Tech Teacher

Teachers create curriculum and teach technology and digital media arts workshops on a variety of topics to neurodiverse youth, teens, and young adults. Topics include Graphic Design, Coding, Game Design, Music Production, Video Editing, and more. Ideal candidates will be multidisciplinary. Teachers are trained and supported by the Education Director to complete work with neurodiverse learners and develop curriculum following TKU’s pedagogical model. Teachers must have previous teaching experience.  

TKU offers both online and in-person workshops at our location in Downtown Brooklyn.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop curriculum for weeklong, single-day, and special event workshops; submit curriculum for review in a timely manner.
• Teach weeklong, single-day, and special event workshops for groups of approx. 15 students, actively engaging with individual students and the full group. 
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
• Collaborate with other classroom staff including assistant teachers, tech counselors, social workers, and occupational therapists.
• Communicate issues or incidents to administrators for support.
•  Attend occasional staff training and professional development meetings. 

‍Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in a selection of digital media disciplines such as Graphic Design, Music Production, Video Editing, Game Design, Coding, or others.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching elementary, middle, high school, and/or college aged learners in a school or out of school setting required.  
• Experience working with neurodiverse students or students with disabilities is a plus. 
• Experience developing curriculum and implementing lesson plans. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Virtual and in-person teaching experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of classroom management or youth development best practices.

Compensation & Benefits 

Hourly teaching rate: $55 per hour (prep time is included in the hourly teaching rate)

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU’s portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org

*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Teacher” in the subject line.

Social Worker

The Social Worker will assist students with social and emotional support during workshops. Social Workers may work one-on-one with students as-needed to address social and emotional needs that arise during the workshop. Social Workers will be responsible for taking attendance and contacting parents/guardians about unexpected absences, conflicts, incidents and other concerning student behaviors or interactions during workshops. Social Workers will keep a log of student information related to support needs and behaviors to enable the workshop team to provide tailored support to learners. They will be asked to share insights with families at the end of the summer for students who enroll in many workshops

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TKU offers both online and in-person workshops at our location in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Responsibilities and Duties

• Take attendance and contact families for unexpected absences, lateness, incidents, and concerning behaviors. 
• Observation of students’ strengths and challenges.
• Modeling positive behavior (clean and appropriate language, hand raising, active listening, troubleshooting, social engagement, appropriate personal space)
• Validating and normalizing students’ feelings and concerns.
• Communicate with the Teacher and other classroom staff about student needs and provide guidance on supporting those needs.
• Keeping track of student medicine (only that provided explicitly by families). 
• Help other staff respond to sensitive situations involving student comments, interactions, or behaviors. 
• Help students calm down if they feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or have a meltdown. Help students learn to recognize signs they are starting to feel overwhelmed and communicate about them.
• In the event of an incident or minor injury (paper cut, skinned knee, etc.) with or between students the Social Worker will notify the administrator on duty, describing the incident. The administrator will notify the parent.
• Taking charge of a headcount in the event of an evacuation/fire drill. 
• Communicate regularly with parents about their students’ behavior in the classroom as needed, always cc’ing administrators. 

‍Qualifications and Skills

• Must be enrolled in or have completed a Social Work graduate program.
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals required.
• Experience working with youth, teens, and young adults in an educational or youth development setting required. 
• Experience with crisis management or addressing challenging behaviors required. 
• Passion for supporting and encouraging young people.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism.
• Exceptional communication skills and patience. 
• Knowledge of classroom management or youth development best practices a plus.

Compensation & Benefits 

Hourly rate: $25 per hour

Schedule Requirements

To join our staff for summer programs, social workers must be available July 10th – August 4th 2023, Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 5:00pm ET virtually or in-person at our location in Downtown Brooklyn.

Additional opportunities may become available as programs are added to the schedule.

Candidates available to work both online and in-person at our location in Downtown Brooklyn  will be given preference. 

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU’s portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org

*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Social Worker” in the subject line.

Tech Counselor 

Tech Counselors assist with students’ tech needs in the classroom. Students learn programming such as Graphic Design, Coding, Game Design, and more. Tech counselors will use their expertise to help the teacher and keep students engaged. Tech counselors should be kind and patient, but no experience working with children or neurodiverse students is required, although a plus. Opportunities to teach and be involved with more programming possible in the future. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist students with tech projects and tasks one-on-one and in small groups.
• Help students help themselves by asking questions, making suggestions, and breaking down instructions into discreet steps. 
• Model self-advocacy, a growth mindset, and and social and emotional skills such as self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision making.
• Assist the teacher with classroom and resource set up and clean up.
• Engage students socially about their interests, hobbies, passions, and encourage them to engage with each other. 
• Help students with wayfinding (to the bathroom, lunch area, classroom, etc.)
• Observe and interact with students during lunchtime.
• Maintain a safe environment for all students.

‍Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in a selection of digital media disciplines such as Graphic Design, Music Production, Video Editing, Game Design, Coding, or others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Patient and compassionate attitude.
• Experience working with elementary, middle, high school, and/or college aged learners is a plus. 
• Experience working with neurodiverse students or students with disabilities is a plus.  
• At least 18 years old or possess a high school diploma.

Compensation & Benefits 

Counselor Rate: $22 per hour

Candidates with teaching experience may be eligible for the Assistant Teacher Role. Assistant Teachers are responsible for reviewing the curriculum before class and being prepared to teach in the event the teacher is unable to lead the class.

Assistant Teacher Rate: $25 per hour.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU’s portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org

*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Counselor” in the subject line.