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HIRING SALARY: $5,500 total stipend

To be paid at the conclusion of the three-week summer camp ( June 23 – July 11, 2025); one full instructional training day required (June 2025).

HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Ave., Houston, TX 77004

MAJOR DUTIES : This position will facilitate, encourage, and guide hands-on and virtual learning activities of Verizon VIL Program participants in the areas of Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR).

The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program was created to teach middle school students next-gen technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship skills through hands-on, interactive instruction. Verizon Innovative Learning instructor/teacher training is an opportunity to engage in powerful teaching and learning that leverages technology in and out of the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a strong learning culture among all project participants.
• Nurture student opportunities for leadership in technology and STEM.
• Complete One-Day Instructional Curriculum Training in June 2025 (8 hours).
• Provide instruction to students throughout the three-week summer camp (June 23 – July 11, 2025).
• Complete tasks within the VIL Canvas shell.
• Perform Chaperone Duties at 3 Off-Site Field Trips during summer camp.

The instructor will be assigned and responsible for teaching the following area:

• Solve design challenges using Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality.

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Middle school teaching experience (2 years or more).
• Awareness and experience in the use of Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality for the integration of technology into the classroom.
• Ability to address access and equity issues with a variety of individuals and groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Successful applicants will be able to teach and motivate students through hands-on projects.
• Applicants must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, engage in active listening, and encourage personalized learning.
• Successful applicants will possess working knowledge of the Windows operating system, MS Office, online learning platforms, and related desktop applications.
• Applicants must take initiative to learn new technology

Applicants must email the following items to: Erica.Cassimere@tsu.edu

• Recommendation Letter
• Resume

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