SMASH ยท 1 month ago
2026 SMASH Academy - Design Thinking Workshop Facilitator (Michigan)
Ann Arbor, MI
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $30/hrSMASH is a not-for-profit organization focused on building a strong STEM workforce through education and experiential engagement for students. The Design Thinking Workshop Facilitator will guide high school scholars in a hands-on game design workshop, fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment while empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Attend Training (see dates above)
Adhere to the structure of curriculum provided by SMASH
Facilitate Game Design Workshop Sessions
+ 1.5hr sessions 5 days/week
Alternate between whole group, small group, and individual facilitation
Facilitate learning through inquiry
Adequately prep for sessions by reviewing material
Take attendance and communicate absences with Program Director and/or Program Coordinator
Guide conversation between participants, ensuring all voices are heard
Manage the space to ensure outcomes are met for the day and that the group is on track relative to larger outcomes and goals for the summer
+ Continuously assess scholar learning, provide feedback, and pivot as needed
+ Communicate and reflect with co-facilitators to ensure activities are aligned and ensure outcomes are met
+ Log student achievement data on a weekly basis
Attend Weekly Staff Meetings (1hr/week)
Attend Staff Closeout
Ensure Completion of Deliverables (e.g. log pre + post assessment scores, attendance, staff surveys, final inventory, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Collaboration: Exceptional listening, communication, and presentation skills; excellent time management and organizational skills; timeliness and dependability; courageously candid when facing difficult conversations
Relationship Building: Welcome and embrace individual differences of everyone in the room; humility; patience when navigating situations; ability to listen to multiple perspectives; restorative approach to relationship building and conflict resolution
Problem Solving: Remain curious, innovative, iterative, and quickly pivot as needed; keep activities on track, think creatively, and act swiftly in the face of unanticipated events; make data-based decisions
Resilience: Approach situations with a growth mindset, adapt, and reflect to ensure desired outcome(s) are met
Commitment to SMASH's mission; willingness to embrace goals/values is essential
A belief that ALL scholars are capable of growing and achieving as learners
Previous experience with adopting and adapting to new technologies through self-guidance and video tutorials
Results-driven; work around potential obstacles to ensure all goals are met and deliverables are completed by the end of program
Knowledge of 21st Century skills
Demonstrated effectiveness working with low-income, first generation college youth of color in diverse fields
Desire to teach with technology and improve technological skills as needed
Willingness to be self-reflective and reflexive about your individual teaching philosophy and practice
Excellent management skills; openness to various and/or new pedagogical and facilitation approaches
Flexibility in your availability for training dates and event dates
Preferred
Demonstrated experience and success co-facilitating workshops with 15-25 participants (preferably at high school level)
Virtual learning experience a plus
Company
SMASH
SMASH empowers brilliant underrepresented students with rigorous science, technology, engineering and math education, coursework.
Founded in 2001
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dr Freada Kapor Klein
Founder
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