Drone & STEM Camp Program Lead (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Company Overview:

Before reading further and assessing whether or not this may be a great position for you...please know we are looking for persons who are completely aligned with our company's overarching and paramount goal:

To deliver a safe, professional, learning, and memorable program each and every hour throughout each and every day to our campers.

In return, your commitment to this goal will stimulate all campers to literally go home each day from camp with a story or two, which they cannot wait to share with their family and loved ones in the car ride home or at the dinner table that same day.

If you have a passion for providing an environment where these stories will truly "go home" with the campers, you have done your job as an Instructor and we have done our job as a company

At Drobots Company, our #1 goal is to hire the most qualified, positive, inspirational, team-oriented teachers and educators to be Drobots Company instructors with a passion for teaching, children, technology, fun and personal development. Working at Drobots Company is more than simply a traditional seasonal or part time job. Join the Drobots Company family and experience an environment full of curiosity, care, development, value, and attention to detail. Join our mission and our common goal of working together as a team. Working at Drobots Company provides you with advancement opportunities for your career and future Drobots Company opportunities.

Drobots is a nationally recognized educational company that has provided programs for NASA, 21st Century Fox, Bell Helicopter, The Ritz Carlton, and the Wounded Warriors Project.

The Program Lead Role: - Summer Camp Jobs 2021

The Program Lead serves alongside the Site Leader (location specific) as a Drobots ambassador, a primary onsite liaison, and the additional communicator and customer care relationship manager between our company and the schools director of summer camp programs. In addition to providing direct instruction to campers, the Program Leader is responsible for managing the staff, curriculum, materials, inventory and daily operations of one or more Drobots Company programs (Drone Camps; StemQuest Camps; Grades K-2 LEGO STEM Camps) at our partnered schools in your area. This role also includes, but is not limited to the supervision, responsibility, and communication of and with all Drobots instructors, attending campers and families, oversight of Drobots programs, and the overall safety, positivity and educational delivery of the companys programs.

Why This Role Is Essential:

Drobots is a third-party and turnkey provider of technology and STEM-based summer camp programs for schools and organizations (schools) across the country. Moreover, Drobots is contracted to provide complementary programming for schools that already have an existing camp model. In other words we are both the schools partner and the visiting guest, fulfilling the majority of technology programs offered campus throughout the duration of the summer. Therefore, the Program Leader plays a vital and important role, one which is necessary to maintain strong relationships and quality assurance.

Who You Will Report To:

The Program Leader reports to the talent and customer support teams at Drobots Headquarters in addition to the Drobots Camp Site Leader, when you work on location where a Site Leader is present.

Primary Responsibility:

In addition to providing direct instruction to campers, the Program Leader is also the on-location, day-to-day last-word leader and final decision maker for Drobots camp programs (Drone Camps; StemQuest Camps; Grades K-2 LEGO STEM Camps). This key member of the team oversees and is responsible for: the companys core values, the enjoyment and positive energy of all camp programming, the Drobots personnel, the integrity and implementation of the curriculum, and and above all - the safety of all campers.

Additional Tasks Include:

• Attend and participate in company training(s) (possible travel involved) and help implement learned concepts at regional training with local staff.
• Proactive communication with Headquarters and school camp directors.
• Maintaining positive communication and relationships with the on-location Drobots staff and points of contact; parent communication; medical and emergency procedures manager.
• This position is expected to spend the majority of their time instructing campers along with the additional leadership responsibilities outlined.

Job Type:

Seasonal (Full Time) Summer Camp Jobs

Training and Pre-Camp Responsibility:

• Attend a mandatory weekend training (April/May), Virtual or Physical Location TBD
• Attend a mandatory weekend training (May/June), conducted at the geographical and school location (TBA).
• Attend 2-3 weekday remote webinar trainings (May/June)
• Complete and fulfill any company rules and regulations and curriculum-related online trainings

Technology Experience Necessary:

Little to none. Our training accommodates those with a positive attitude and the willingness to learn.

Job Description:

As a Program Lead, your primary responsibilities are:

• Creatively teach cool, innovative concepts to campers in grades K-8
• Use passion for instructing children to inspire and serve as role model for campers
• To be punctual, professional, and flexible at all times
• Provide leadership to campers and instructors
• Coach and train team members on location
• Working hands-on with campers for the entire camp day

This position supports the program through a combination of leadership and instruction roles:

• Assess and teach the curriculum to meet the interests and needs of campers
• Represent Drobots Company and communicate with directors at school/facility locations
• Make critical decisions in the moment as "last work leader"
• Dedicate a few "non-classroom hours" throughout the week and on weekends
• Receive supplies and equipment at your residence and help to organize

Anticipated Work Hours Per Week:

32 - 40 hours per week

Wage:
This position calculates compensation at $18.00.

Locations & Dates:

Camps operate for 6-9 weeks between June 7 and August 27. We hire teams based on availability for the full camp schedule, so please consider your availability and your ability to arrange reliable transportation before applying. Specifics of your assigned schedule will be discussed in your final interview.

Drobots Expectations:

• Strong commitment to educational programming for children and youth.
• Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to learn new skills
• Access to reliable automobile for entire duration of the summer camp season
• Access to a reliable mobile phone device (i.e.: iPhone, Android, etc)
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to meet changing work needs and demands
• Ability to work collaboratively on a high-functioning team
• Openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Ability to communicate clearly, maturely and compassionately with students and families
• Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm all day, every day, for the duration of the summer

Experience & Education:

• 3+ years working as a teacher/educator
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Summer Camp experience (preferable, but not required)
• Extremely outgoing and professional personality