INSTRUCTOR DUTIES

Summary

STEM Mavericks is a two-week camp designed for high school students to introduce them to AI and coding concepts in high demand by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The camp will take place on the NMSU Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM, and will include:

• Field trips to various campus departments.
• Visits to relevant off-campus locations or events.

Camp Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 12:00–5:00 PM.
• Instructors must be present during camp sessions, arriving before the session starts and staying afterward for cleanup or preparation as needed.

Instructor Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend mandatory professional learning days in Spring 2025 (dates TBD).
• Familiarize yourself with the camp curriculum before the start of the camp.
• Co-plan and co-lead sessions with another certified instructor or NMSU faculty member.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students’ interests and learning styles.
• Facilitate engaging, hands-on camps for grades 10–12.
• Encourage exploration, creativity, and curiosity among campers.
• Guide students in exploring learning opportunities and career paths.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment in line with the Camp Code of Conduct.
• Manage student behavior and contact camp staff in case of emergencies or disciplinary issues.
• Collaborate with instructors, camp staff, and stakeholders to ensure successful camp implementation.

Qualifications and Skills

Seeking Instructors with the following Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as an instructor.
• Knowledge and experience in coding languages and AI.
• Classroom management skills.
• Ability to implement lesson plans and instruct in various modalities.
• Effective communication and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Active listening skills to address students' diverse learning needs.
• Understanding of learning psychology, styles, and strategies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to instructing all camp sessions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NM Level I, II, or III teacher certification (or equivalent)
• Experience teaching grades 10–12 (open to experienced middle school teachers)
• CPR and First Aid certification

Instructor Compensation

• Pay: $2,400 upon completion of:
  • Pre-camp training
  • Camp instruction
  • Post-camp reflections
  • Documentation of lesson implementation
• Note: Payments will be processed at the end of the camp and may take up to four business weeks.

Questions? Contact us at pwheeler@nmsu.edu or 575-646-9315.

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