High School Game Design Teacher

1 week ago

Kissimmee, United States EdisonLearning Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Main Street High School - Kissimmee, FL

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Education

Job Summary

Main Street High School in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a High School Career & Technical Education Instructor for our new Game Simulation and Animation Program

This position offers a $3000 Signing Bonus

About EdisonLearning and NorthStar Academies

NorthStar Academies (NSA) are public charter schools governed by the Governing Board of NorthStar Academies. The NSA board has entered into an agreement with EdisonLearning to manage the NSA Schools.

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Job Summary:

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Game Simulation and Animation Program Instructor will provide the expertise and knowledge in the areas of game design, simulation, coding and programming that supports our high school curriculum and program. The instructor will teach students using a variety of effective practices and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the CTE Game Simulation and Animation Program Instructor will be to prepare our students for a career in the Gaming Industry.

Game Simulation and Animation Program Instructor Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in gaming, coding, game design and programming.
  • Integrate academic subjects such as Math, Science and Visual Arts along with fundamental computer skills into program activities;
  • Develop hands on activities that inspire creativity and active learning opportunities;
  • Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative practices techniques, and delivery methods.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.
  • Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.
  • Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
  • Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
  • Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously.
  • Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
  • Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
  • Actively monitor student attendance and participation. Make continuous efforts with student retention.
  • Actively market and recruit students for program.
  • Actively participate in department, school meetings and/ or committees.
Key Relationships:

Internal: School faculty, Staff, Students, EdisonLearning Support Staff;

External: School visitors, Parents, Community Partners;

Key Behavioral Competencies:
  • Generally asks relevant an insightful questions to establish facts;
  • Seeks to understand key decision-making issues and characteristics when guided by others;
  • Shows increasing understanding of EdisonLearning work processes and standards;
  • Thinks to ask questions about actions required to produce expected results;
  • Expresses interest in taking on varied projects and tasks to develop new skills in most situations;
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers by being punctual, collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude;
  • Shows that he/she understands accepted professional conduct within the EdisonLearning environment by acting honestly and openly and responding positively to any feedback on professional conduct;
  • Establishes appropriate and supportive relationships with students, parents and staff.
  • Consistently perform work duties as assigned by the Principal and Director of CTE Programs;
  • Consistently tries innovative approaches to facilitate the teaching and learning for all aspects of Entrepreneurship;
  • Demonstrates teamwork;
  • Demonstrates good judgement;
  • Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and seeks assistance in addressing these obstacles;
  • Detail oriented and ability to multi-task;
Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field;
  • Must possess an active FL Teachers License;
  • Must possess and demonstrate knowledge of current procedures in the Gaming/Technology field;
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) year's experience in the Gaming industry
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products
  • Strong presentation and communication skills;
  • Experience in training and coaching;
Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
  • Experience in 3D animation, 3D applications, 3D modeling and animation skills, motion graphics design/2D graphics.
  • Experience to include game design in a programming software such as Python, Java, C++, or C#.
  • Industry knowledge of animation, production standards, game design, game history, testing, and career development.
  • Proficiency in programming languages
  • Strong customer service skills and administrative skills
  • Ability to ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
Benefits and other Perks:
  • $3000 Signing Bonus paid after 60 days of employment
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Basic Life/AD&D - company paid
  • Voluntary - Life/AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability
  • Generous time off schedule (Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Employer Paid Teladoc Mental Health support network
  • Perks at Work discount site
An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of EdisonLearning, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

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