Job Details

The SkillSet Program is the community outreach program of UNCA's STEAM Studio. We teach kids how to use woodworking equipment, welding equipment, and digital tools both on campus and at partner organizations.
 

We offer after school programs, summer camps, one-day workshops, and mentorship opportunities for folks age 8 and up! (Yes, even adults.) We primarily serve under-resourced communities, female-identified, and gender expansive students to help bridge the gender gap in STEAM fields and trades, and create excitement and curiosity around these fields, no matter your identity!
 

This summer, we are looking for student workers to assist with teaching STEAM classes to elementary, middle school, and high school students. We will be teaching classes both at the STEAM studio, and on-location at area schools. Transportation is provided when we teach outside the studio. 
 

Training begins the week of May 19, and programming runs until August 1.

Work shifts are 35-40 hours a week. Summer camp is Monday- Friday 8:45am - 4:15pm. Additional training hours will also be available. 
 

Please state your availability in your application.
 

Helpers will teach, assist, and be positive role models to curious and energetic youth age 8 and up. The student participants learn to weld, woodwork, and use digital tools, and we guide that process! Training is provided, however, it is preferred that students have experience in woodworking, welding, or digital fabrication from UNCA classes.
 

More information about SkillSet can be found here.

Read about your awesome supervisors Amanda and Amber. 

Preferred Qualifications

MUST be available during SkillSet programming hours. 

REQUIRED: Please describe your availability in your application. Include days of the week and hours available.

The right person will have an interest in gaining teaching experience under the guidance of other experienced educators. Openness to learning and direct feedback is a requirement of this position. 

Additionally, applicants must be punctual, reliable,  and communicative.

An interest in science, technology, engineering, art, math curriculum is a must.

Power tool experience is helpful but not at all necessary--we provide training the ways to teach these skills to kids.

A sense of humor, flexibility, and interest in developing social emotional classroom management skills are all necessary skills in working with students!

Please be aware that this position requires the ability to team-lift heavy objects, and hand dexterity for gripping tools and materials.