Dates: July 5 - July 31, 2023

Days: Monday - Thursday

Hours: Average 19 hours per week 

• 9:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Work Location:  Hines Middle School, 561 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601

Job Description: 

Candidate is interested in exploring a career in education, robotics, coding, or engineering.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting students in using robots as a teaching tool

• Willingness to learn how to use and code various types of robots 

• Supporting students in learning basic block-based coding commands 

• Working alongside students to solve problems using the engineering design process

• Taking photographs of the STEAM curriculum in action

• Co-facilitating lessons 

• Assisting with STEM design briefs and experiments

• Working with small groups of students 

• Organizing curriculum materials 

• Supporting technology integration

• Identifying bugs in a newly developed digital learning game being released in beta testing mode

• Providing activity ideas to curriculum developers to align the digital learning game to the classroom environment.

Special Skills Required: Excellent written and oral communication skills; problem solving skills; ability to lead while working alongside students who are both near-peer and direct peers.  

Special Attire or Equipment Needed: Business casual (Dress must be in compliance with the NNPS dress code - No jeans, shorts, tank tops, or leggings)

Compensation Information: $10.40 per hour

Orientation: 

• • June 7, 2023

  • 1:00-3:00 p.m.

  • School Board Office Auditorium

  • 12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606

  • Attendance is mandatory

Other Pertinent Information:

• • Must be able to provide own transportation to and from the worksite

  • Candidates will report to the designated assigned supervisor and will be responsible for communicating with their assigned supervisor, teachers, curriculum developers, and STEM central office staff using email and a designated texting app such as GroupMe or Remind.