ESSK V-Class & V-Camp
Career Opportunities
Are You ESSK Squad Material?
ESSK’s team is made up of educators, creators, tech enthusiasts, parents, and camp professionals. Our dynamic group embraces a culture built around the promise of play and learning in a “camplified” environment. We recognize that play can be a powerful teaching tool, especially when it comes to capturing the imaginations of children. ESSK creates camp, after school, and weekend programs that are fun AND infused with 21st-century skill development of critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, creativity, and adaptability.
Extreme Steam Science Kids (ESSK) has created a virtual Dash program centered around Wonder Workshop’s new Dash Neighborhood simulator. The program has been developed with a camp feeling and offered to camps and children across the country during this 2020 summer camp season as well as throughout the year. Instructors will follow an ESSK created guided curriculum, teaching children ages 6 to 11 in small classes virtually using Zoom.
School Year Opportunities
An amazing opportunity for you as a teacher is to partner with your school district. As a Business Partner, your district will promote your class offerings. Please review the information below in order to learn how to develop a Business Partnership with your district. Once you are interviewed and hired, please complete the simple steps below.
Steps for Teachers/Instructors to Follow
Here are the simple steps to follow in order to start your business off right. ESSK is here to assist you in growing your own business within our company. If you need any assistance during this process please contact Jennifer at: Jen@extremesteamscience.com.
School Connection
Contact your school or a school in your area and inquire about how you can go about marketing your business to the families at your school. Some questions to ask:
- How can I market to the families at this school?
- If I have to become a Business Partner how much does that cost?
- What is included in that price?
- How many times can I market throughout the school year?
- Can the marketing be done online rather than flyers?
- How can we pay the fee? (ESSK will pay the fee if one applies)
ESSK Marketing Page Set Up
ESSK will create your marketing page within our website. All of the interested families will receive a link to your page and they will enroll directly on your page. What we need is the following information:
- Title of the page
- Dates and times you want to start marketing for. The after school program is a 5-week program that runs 1.5 hours twice a week. Keep that in mind when you are deciding on the dates you want your session to run.
Social Media Marketing
All marketing has to be approved with ESSK prior to posting. Logos can be provided by ESSK for your use.
- Any other social media
Free Parent Informational Session
This is an option for you to offer the families that are interested in learning more about our virtual program. Together with Jennifer you can create a Zoom for families to log on to hear more about and see the virtual simulator and Snappy XO program. This is a way for parents to learn about what we do at ESSK and the many benefits their child will get from taking this program. If this is something you are interested in, please email Jennifer at Jen@extremesteamscience.com to set up a date and time.
Thank you for your interest in running the Virtual Robotics Program to the families at your school. I am always open to hearing suggestions on how to improve our program. Feel free to contact me with any information you may have. I look forward to working with you.
Summer Opportunities
ESSK has extensive relationships with camps around the country and we are always looking for instructors to teach ESSK V-Camp classes. We offer one and two-week classes that run Monday-Friday, 9am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm throughout the summer. Our Virtual Robotics Camp isn’t just about learning. The ESSK V-Camp Program was developed by Camp Professionals with over 50 years of experience who have created an engaging virtual environment peppered with fun camp culture and activities. Each camp day’s activities will promote learning as well as collaboration, friendship, and fun. Contact us to learn more!
We are looking for instructors who meet the following requirements
An Instructor is responsible for creating the ultimate ESSK experience! This includes fostering a FUN and SAFE environment while helping students learn new technology and think creatively. In addition to creating an engaging learning environment, an Instructor is in charge of continuously supervising students, leading games and activities, and maintaining a safe atmosphere while on duty.
- Working knowledge of Dash’s Blockly coding a plus but not required
- Teaching skills especially in a virtual environment
- Good working knowledge of Zoom
- Outgoing personality and be able to engage children
- Prior experience in a children’s recreational camp is beneficial, not mandatory
- Availability to teach multiple sessions
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate would have expertise in two or more areas of technology pertinent to the program. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate flexibility, energy, positivity, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills. A background working with kids and camp experience is highly recommended. The ideal candidate would have completed 2+ years of college. Applicants under 18 will not be considered.
CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
- Attend online Staff Training
- Complete ALL paperwork and training requirements
- Learn software and curriculum for the program prior to onsite orientation
- May be required to be fingerprinted (based on location)
INSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Teach a class with up to 10 students
- Each session could be up to 3 hours
- Minor contact with parents via email may be necessary
- Ensure all students are meeting set curriculum goals
- Apply behavior management techniques to enforce rules and safety regulations
- Supervise all students and maintain a safe environment
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate would have expertise in two or more areas of technology pertinent to the program. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate flexibility, energy, positivity, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills. A background working with kids and camp experience is highly recommended. The ideal candidate would have completed 2+ years of college. Applicants under 18 will not be considered.
Compensation
- $500 per week
- 10% per recommended child that enrolls in your class. Enroll 10 children and earn an extra $300!*
*The camper or student must list you as their recommendation upon registration