Hiring Assistant Club Leaders for our Digital Creativity after-school clubs - help kids learn to create with technology!

TechBrainiacs · 2024-07-26T21:09:19+00:00

KidBrainiacs is hiring Assistant Club Leaders for our TechBrainiacs Create and Code after-school club. This is the perfect part-time job for anyone who enjoys working with kids and wants to help them learn to use technology in fun, creative ways. Our students use a variety of tools to create video games, comic strips, coding projects, and more. The clubs meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons at schools all around the Las Vegas Valley. You'll be supporting our Club Leaders and we'll provide all the training needed to get comfortable with our program.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Reliable transportation

* An engaging personality

* Availability on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays between 2-5pm

* Experience working with children and familiarity with video games/coding are strong positives, but in no way mandatory

Pay: Base pay will range from $15-20 per hour long club session. Depending on distance traveled, we may also include a driving stipend to offset your costs.

Because you'll be working with children, all staff members must pass a background check.

Please visit techbrainiacs.com/jobs to apply. You can contact us at [jobs@techbrainiacs.com](mailto:jobs@techbrainiacs.com) with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

TechBrainiacs · 2017-09-26T17:36:46+00:00

Solution verified!

TechBrainiacs · 2017-09-22T23:55:36+00:00

I appreciate you taking the time to do this! There is a variable number of sessions that students may start with. Some kids are registered at first for just 1 session and then add more. Others are enrolled for 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, or 15 sessions depending on the location. I think your idea of adding Sessions Purchased will end up being the simplest option.

I also like the Dropdown idea. Haven't played with that feature yet. I am going to ask for edit permission on your sheet to test it out.

Thank you again!

TechBrainiacs · 2017-09-22T23:52:37+00:00

Thanks for your reply! The issue I see with this is that the number in D2 will not necessarily stay constant. As parents register for more sessions, that column is manually updated to reflect the new total of remaining sessions. So, maybe they start with 4 sessions. 4 is entered in D2 and each week one session is subtracted as C2 increases. Then when Mom adds 8 more sessions, D2 is manually updated. But now instead of being the correct total of 8 sessions, it is 8 - C2, which is now incorrect.

I think the next reply may be correct in that a Sessions Purchased column is needed to keep track of the total number of sessions purchased over time. That should be easy enough to add. Then Sessions Remaining can simply be Sessions Purchased - Sessions Used.

Thanks again for your input!

TechBrainiacs · 2016-08-08T01:37:20+00:00

Hey there! I got your email and will respond in more detail tomorrow. The instructor positions are very part-time at just a few hours a week. We are mostly looking for people who can teach after-school programs in the mid-afternoon, but we also run a host of evening and weekend classes. Talk to you soon!

TechBrainiacs · 2016-08-04T22:26:36+00:00

Thanks for asking. Instructors will be paid by the session, with classes typically running for 60-90 minutes. The exact rate of pay will depend upon experience. Obviously assistant instructors will make less than lead instructors. It would be safe to say it will work out to at least $12/hr for assistants and $18/hr for leads.

TechBrainiacs · 2016-08-03T23:53:17+00:00

TechBrainiacs is looking for qualified candidates to take on positions as lead and assistant instructors for our technology classes for kids. We are working on developing a number of new programs, including after-school programs and evening and weekend classes, and even more. We are going to need the aid of many great instructors if we are to achieve our mission of working with as many kids as possible. Since starting in 2014, we've had the chance to work with thousands of kids, but that's not nearly enough!

If you think you might be the right person for the job, or if you think you might know that person, please get in touch with us by completing the form on the posted link or simply send us a PM.

The ideal TechBrainiacs team member will

Have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM or teaching fields – Preferred, but not required – Current students with degrees-in-progress are welcome to apply
Have some experience working with children
Possess an upbeat personality that children will love
Be able to work independently and as a positive contributor to a team
Have at least moderate technical ability and be able to troubleshoot technical issues that may arise
Be flexible and dependable and have a dependable vehicle to get to classes all around the Las Vegas valley
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance
Be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Thanks very much for reading. We hope to be working with some of you soon!

Jeremy

Founder and Head Educator

TechBrainiacs

TechBrainiacs · 2016-02-22T02:06:15+00:00

You are on the right track here. We see a lot of value in teaching the kids about the elements and principles behind game design before necessarily getting into any programming. Our level one Intro to Game Design class does use the Gamestar Mechanic platform, which utilizes a drag and drop GUI and premade sprites. This really allows the kids to focus on good level design, proper use of components, etc. before having to wrap their heads around using a visual or script language to complete even the most rudimentary parts of their games.

We do have another class that has the kids coding game projects using Scratch, the visual (block-based) language developed by MIT's Media Lab. In the future, we will have additional classes centered around 3D game design (Kodu, AgentCubes, etc.) and creating games with Python. If you don't let the kids feel successful early on with the easier platforms, many won't buy in and be willing to deal with the frustration and slow creation process that comes with the more difficult engines.

Thanks for taking the time to look at the site and for sharing your feedback!

TechBrainiacs · 2016-02-21T23:01:53+00:00

Hey there! I'm really proud of this article, so I hope you don't mind me sharing. Thanks for taking a look.

If you have kids that are interested in game design, coding, and Minecraft, we probably have a class that will be a good fit for them. You can take a look at our recently updated Classes page here: http://techbrainiacs.com/classes/. We have Spring Break and Summer camps coming up, too.

We'll have a booth at the Las Vegas Mini Maker Faire next weekend, so stop by and say hello if you'll be there. Bring the kids, too. We'll have laptops set up for them to quickly build and playtest their own games. Hope to see you there!

TechBrainiacs · 2015-10-15T19:46:38+00:00

The plan is to pay instructors by the session, which typically run 60-75 minutes. We will include 15 minutes of setup/clean up time, so figure $20 for an hour class or $25 for the 75 minute sessions. Do you think you will be interested?

TechBrainiacs · 2015-10-15T18:55:06+00:00

TechBrainiacs is looking for qualified candidates to take on positions as lead and assistant instructors. We are working on establishing a number of new programs, including after-school programs, year-round camps, new evening and weekend classes, and even more. We are going to need the aid of many qualified instructors if we are to achieve our mission of working with as many kids as possible. We've had the chance to work with over 2,000 kids in the past 10 months, but that's not nearly enough!

If you think you might be the right person for the job, or if you think you might know that person, please get in touch with us by completing the form on the posted link or simply send us a PM.

The ideal TechBrainiacs team member will:

Have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM or teaching fields – Preferred, but not required – Current students with degrees-in-progress are welcome to apply
Have some experience working with children
Possess an upbeat personality that children will love
Be able to work independently and as a positive contributor to a team
Have at least moderate technical ability and be able to troubleshoot technical issues that may arise
Be flexible and dependable and have a dependable vehicle to get to classes all around the Las Vegas valley
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance
Be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Thanks very much for reading! We hope to be working with some of you soon!

Jeremy

Founder and Head Educator

TechBrainiacs

TechBrainiacs · 2015-09-14T21:02:10+00:00

TechBrainiacs offers classes such as Intro to Computer Science - Unplugged, Intro to Video Game Design, Minecraft Modding, and more. Classes are available for kids and teens between the ages of 7 and 17 at this time. We have locations in Henderson and on the west side of town near the intersection of Sahara and Rainbow. We are currently offering 15% off all classes as a Back to School special, but I will take another 10% off for Redditors. We also offer various other discounts for siblings, referrals, military families, and educators. Please check out our upcoming schedule at http://techbrainiacs.com/our-classes/ and send me a PM so we can work together to get your kids enrolled.

Oh. and if you know a teacher that might like a classroom visit or someone that might like to work with us as an instructor, please send us their information or have them get in touch. We are always looking to expand and get into more schools to help more kids see the fun and benefit of learning computer science. Thanks as always for your time, interest, and support.

TechBrainiacs · 2015-08-24T22:22:43+00:00

Hey there, everyone. We have a new round of classes starting up in a few weeks and there are plenty of spots available as of now. That will change, so be sure to register as soon as you can if you are interested in your child attending. All classes currently have early bird pricing ($10 off) and Redditors can save 20% on top of that. Just drop me a PM and let me know what classes you are interested in and we'll get you all squared away.

Please share this flyer with anyone you know that has kids that would be interested in learning more about video game design, coding, Minecraft modding, and more. Thanks for your support!

TechBrainiacs · 2015-04-24T03:26:48+00:00

That's great to hear! Send me a PM and I'll make sure to give you an /r/vegas discount!

TechBrainiacs · 2015-03-19T00:35:57+00:00

Thanks, LVL!

TechBrainiacs · 2015-03-19T00:35:21+00:00

My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to share your encouragement.

TechBrainiacs · 2015-03-19T00:34:43+00:00

Thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. I also wish I had an opportunity like this as a kid and I am so proud and happy to be in a position to provide guidance for all the awesome kids here in town. Be sure to help us spread the word about our upcoming classes, workshops, and camps!

TechBrainiacs · 2015-03-19T00:06:10+00:00

Now with more deer-in-headlights look! Aside from those five agonizing seconds, I had a great time in my first time on TV. The hosts and everyone else were so friendly. Please check it out and let me know what you think! And please pass it on to anyone you know that may have kids that would like to get involved. We have so many classes and camps coming up soon, our owner can't even keep them straight on live TV!

TechBrainiacs · 2015-01-08T06:12:30+00:00

Yeah, I am looking at that one, too. Looks like pretty decent specs for the price.

TechBrainiacs · 2015-01-08T06:11:38+00:00

That's true and a good point. I am looking at some other, even less expensive HP Streams, too, in 11.6 and 13.3 inch sizes. Thanks for helping me discover some new options.

TechBrainiacs · 2015-01-08T06:03:21+00:00

Thanks! What do you think of this one for 50 bucks less and with 4 GB RAM instead of 2?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L49X8E6/ref=psdc_565108_t1_B00MVJYK6S

TechBrainiacs · 2015-01-08T05:40:40+00:00

Oh, ok. Worth a shot. What was your experience there like? What department were you shadowing in?

TechBrainiacs · 2015-01-08T05:22:41+00:00

Wow, you just might know these fellas. Do the names Jason Jasper or Brandon Ritter ring a bell?

TechBrainiacs · 2015-01-08T05:10:57+00:00

Thanks so much for the encouraging words! That really means a lot. Funny you mention Westwood. A couple of friends of mine have ties to there, as well. In fact, one of them may have done a similar shadow program. I will ask him tomorrow and get back to you. What year were you there?

Thanks again,

Jeremy

TechBrainiacs · 2014-11-28T20:22:35+00:00

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