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YMCA of the USA · 1 week ago

Tech Lab Educator

Waterville, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is seeking a Tech Lab Educator to educate children in their Afterschool Program about computers and technology. The role involves developing lesson plans, providing instruction on tech equipment, and fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for youth.

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Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans for use in the tech lab in correlation with program themes and curriculum, reinforcing and extending learning

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

Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment

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

Maintain technology hardware and software applications for the purpose of ensuring availability of instruction. Install technology software applications for the purpose of providing instructional materials

Qualification

Computer ProgrammingGraphic DesignRobotics EngineeringVideo Production3-D PrintingMinecraft CodingVideo Game CreationAudio EngineeringHardware RepairPlanningWork with groupsQuickly learnCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam player

Required

At least 2 years' experience working with school-age youth, preferably utilizing technology

Associates degree, bachelor's preferred 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

Preferred

Prior technical experience in any 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