DigiPen Academy Summer TA
Do you want a fun, rewarding summer job and want something that will look great on a resume and help you gain skills and experience? Look no further! DigiPen Academy’s Summer WANIC and Pre-College programs offer exciting learning experiences for high school students. Under the encouraging guidance of our talented teaching staff, students learn, create and collaborate on hands-on projects in video game programming, art and animation, game design, computer science, and music and sound design. Each workshop is more than your average summer program. Students learn valuable lifelong STEAM skills by promoting teamwork and personal expression while reinforcing core academic subjects like math, physics, art, and writing. Learn more about us here DigiPen Academy Summer Programs.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to represent DigiPen, oversee student engagement in learning, and help us provide a positive learning experience. We need enthusiastic, flexible, eager-to-learn, and professional candidates. Most importantly, you want to share your passions with our students.
Before you apply, please review the following information:
Available between June 20th - July 28th (exact dates vary by program)
Hours fall between 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, but schedules may vary depending on the position (40 hours max.)
Positions are hybrid
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Essential Functions
Represent DigiPen to all students, parents, and peers
Assist in the instruction of DigiPen-approved curriculum and classroom management
Engage all students in active learning
Maintain a safe, productive, and friendly environment for all
Communicate with parents, peers, administrators, and students quickly and effectively
Assist the K-12 Team with student check-in procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Extensive knowledge in computer science, art and animation, game design, engineering, music and sound design, or other relevant experience
Record of completing assigned work on time and to scope
Ability to engage students and generate enthusiasm
Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
Eagerness to grow and learn
Ability to adapt well to unforeseen circumstances
Strong communication and organizational skills
Rising college sophomore or above
Bonus Skills/Attributes:
Previous experience with K-12 students
Teaching experience
Experience planning and leading events, clubs, or group activities
Strong attention to detail
Additional Knowledge
The following knowledge and skills are highly recommended but not required:
Art and Animation
12 Principles of Animation
Experience using Blender and other animation/3D Modeling software
Art fundamentals (perspective, shading, form, and color theory)
Able to learn new software quickly
Game Design
Experience with MakeCode
Basic programming skills in any high-level language (variable, iteration, conditionals, and functions)
Frequent and enthusiastic player of tabletop and video games
Able to learn new software quickly
Music Sound Design
Intermediate music and sound design (digital recording experience strongly preferred)
Able to learn new software quickly
Able to read music
Experience with a DAW
Programming
C (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting)
C# (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting)
Java (variables, iteration, conditionals, arrays, functions, derived data types, basic searching and sorting, classes and object-oriented principles)
Javascript (variables, iteration, conditionals, arrays, functions, derived data types, basic searching and sorting, classes and object-oriented principles)
Ability to learn new software quickly
Compensation
Training wage – $20.00
Teaching Assistant wage – $25.00
*Priority consideration to those that apply before May 15th, 2023.
Working Conditions
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to represent DigiPen, oversee student engagement in learning, and help us provide a positive learning experience. We need enthusiastic, flexible, eager-to-learn, and professional candidates. Most importantly, you want to share your passions with our students.
Before you apply, please review the following information:
Available between June 20th - July 28th (exact dates vary by program)
Hours fall between 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, but schedules may vary depending on the position (40 hours max.)
Positions are hybrid
------------/employment/job-opening.php?req=2469928cust_sort1=98084#job
Essential Functions
Represent DigiPen to all students, parents, and peers
Assist in the instruction of DigiPen-approved curriculum and classroom management
Engage all students in active learning
Maintain a safe, productive, and friendly environment for all
Communicate with parents, peers, administrators, and students quickly and effectively
Assist the K-12 Team with student check-in procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Extensive knowledge in computer science, art and animation, game design, engineering, music and sound design, or other relevant experience
Record of completing assigned work on time and to scope
Ability to engage students and generate enthusiasm
Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
Eagerness to grow and learn
Ability to adapt well to unforeseen circumstances
Strong communication and organizational skills
Rising college sophomore or above
Bonus Skills/Attributes:
Previous experience with K-12 students
Teaching experience
Experience planning and leading events, clubs, or group activities
Strong attention to detail
Additional Knowledge
The following knowledge and skills are highly recommended but not required:
Art and Animation
12 Principles of Animation
Experience using Blender and other animation/3D Modeling software
Art fundamentals (perspective, shading, form, and color theory)
Able to learn new software quickly
Game Design
Experience with MakeCode
Basic programming skills in any high-level language (variable, iteration, conditionals, and functions)
Frequent and enthusiastic player of tabletop and video games
Able to learn new software quickly
Music Sound Design
Intermediate music and sound design (digital recording experience strongly preferred)
Able to learn new software quickly
Able to read music
Experience with a DAW
Programming
C (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting)
C# (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting)
Java (variables, iteration, conditionals, arrays, functions, derived data types, basic searching and sorting, classes and object-oriented principles)
Javascript (variables, iteration, conditionals, arrays, functions, derived data types, basic searching and sorting, classes and object-oriented principles)
Ability to learn new software quickly
Compensation
Training wage – $20.00
Teaching Assistant wage – $25.00
*Priority consideration to those that apply before May 15th, 2023.
Working Conditions
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs.
