We have online and in person camps.

Take your love for tech and children and turn it into a fun and rewarding experience during the summer! TechKnowHow, a leader in tech-focused classes for SF Bay Area students, is looking for individuals to lead students in LEGO-based hands-on summer camps. Camps for ages 5-9 range from building motorized Disney and Marvel characters and vehicles. to making games with Scratch software. For students, ages 10-12, we offer LEGO robotics. We also offer a Girls Tech Camp for ages 7-10.

We’ll train you on how to teach the curriculum, lead team-building activities, and manage the classroom-whether in person or online. If you enjoy both tech and kids, you will have a special and rewarding experience as you teach young people how to use technology to create awesome projects.

We are seeking Lead and Assistant Teachers for the following locations, as well as for online camps. Candidates must be available to teach at least 4 weeks in any of these areas, or online:

Area 1: San Francisco Area 2: Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose Area 3: Piedmont, Berkeley, Oakland Area 4: Peninsula (Burlingame, San Mateo, Palo Alto) Area 5: Fremont and/or Pleasanton No housing is provided.

LEAD INSTRUCTOR POSITION ($17-$19/hr) ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: ($15-17/hr)

The team manages the weekly program for approximately 20 student. They will lead campers in engaging projects and activities, and oversee indoor and recess/lunch time for in person camps, and interactive activities for the online camps. The team ensures the safety and well-being of all campers, and reports any issues to the Site Manager or Director. The ideal candidates have experience teaching, tutoring, coaching or working with student groups, along with skills compatible to teaching hands-on building and computer projects.

TRAINING & SCHEDULE:

Candidates must be available for training prior to the start of camp (either in-person or remotely). Work hours are typically 8:15-3:45 for lead instructors, and 8:45-5 for assistants.

TESTIMONIAL FROM A TEACHER LAST SUMMER: "I gained so much from the experience. The confidence I built as a teacher I took with me, most recently into my first in-person interview for an engineering intern position. I’m happy to say I received (and accepted) an offer! Thank you so much for the opportunity! I had so much fun and learned so much." - Boston University Student (Junior Yr)

Must have at least one year of experience working with kids Must have an interest in LEGOs or coding

Passion for LEGOs or computers. Responsible, great communicator, enjoys working with kids.

TechKnowHow® has been providing technology-focused classes for students since 1994 and we have loved every moment of it. Our offerings include summer and winter break programs, GATE classes, and school-year enrichment.

Our mission is simple - to have kids explore technology and get creative with it. We work hard to create a quality educational experience for all of our students.

We hire teachers who have a love for educating students as well as a fascination with tech.

Each day, the students learn new tech skills and solidify ones they have -- all in a supportive and fun atmosphere.

We held virtual tech camps during Summer 2020 and they went great!