BlueStamp Engineering is seeking dynamic and passionate people with an engineering background to join our team for this upcoming summer (2024).
As an engineering instructor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality engineering education to students, guiding them through challenging projects, and nurturing their enthusiasm for technology and engineering. Our instructors typically have experience with programming, creating electronic hardware projects (Arduino or Raspberry Pi), and/or building with mechanical hand tools.
About The Company
BlueStamp Engineering (BSE) is a tech-centered engineering education company that offers hands-on learning experiences for middle through high school students. We host dynamic, remote programs year-round and operate our flagship summer program both remotely and in-person in Silicon Valley.
Our exceptional students apply to our programs, and if accepted, select and build projects of their own interests. These projects range from fitness rehab devices and LED art displays to computer vision robots and smart mirrors. Our students go through the entire process of building, testing, iterating, presenting, and publishing their work, all under the BSE motto of “learning by doing.” To witness the remarkable work unfolding at BSE, take a look at what our previous students have successfully created.
Position Details
This multifaceted role encompasses teaching essential engineering techniques and concepts, imparting knowledge about tools and safety protocols, instructing on the art of technical documentation, and equipping students with effective troubleshooting methods. At BSE, our projects are technically demanding, and our instructors must possess top-notch engineering and communication skills to effectively mentor and empower students.
The remote program runs in three sessions:
- Session A: June 10 – June 28, 2024
- Session B: July 1 – July 19, 2024 (no class on July 4)
- Session C: July 22 – August 9, 2024
The remote program runs on Eastern Time, and the schedule is:
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM- Morning Class
- 12:00 – 12:30 PM- Morning Break
- 12:30 – 2:00 PM- Innovation Lab (all instructors attend)
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM- Afternoon Break
- 2:30 – 5:00 PM- Afternoon Class
- 5:00 – 5:30 PM- Staff Meetings (1-2x/week)
Candidates may request to work for some or all sessions, and candidates may request to teach one or both classes each day. All instructors will participate in training before the start of the program (scheduled according to instructor availability in the first week of June), and instructors will lead a showcase night in the evening at the end of each session for students to present their work.
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Mentor and support students as they work on individual engineering projects.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and other BSE staff as needed.
- Help students troubleshoot through challenging issues.
- Guide students through online portfolio creation and demo night presentations.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Write recommendation letters for students as requested after the program ends.
Lead instructor tasks also include:
- Manage communication with parents, students, and prospective students.
- Help students select and define their individual project before the program begins on Zoom.
- Order all student project parts and general tools both in advance of the program and during the program.
- Guide and mentor instructors each day and serve as point person for student’ safety, project organization, and completion of deliverables.
Candidate Requirements
- Currently pursuing or possessing an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science.
- Significant hands-on experience in designing, building, and troubleshooting projects of a similar scale to those undertaken by BSE students. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi or to candidates with substantial experience with mechanical hand and power tools.
- Ability to discuss and showcase previous projects and technical topics in depth.
- Strong aptitude for simplifying complex topics for individuals with limited experience.
- Skilled in troubleshooting problems and using the engineering tools of their discipline.
- Experience teaching/leading students (e.g. instructor roles, youth camps, tutoring, mentoring, etc).
- Capability to think and act quickly on a project to identify solutions that can meet goals on a structured, fast-paced schedule in a busy environment.
- Desire to share the excitement of designing and engineering with high school students, while motivating students through the challenging and frustrating stages of prototype construction.
- Excellent communication skills, unfettered honesty and integrity, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are all a must.
- Lead instructors must have top-notch organizational skills, maturity, and demonstrated leadership qualities. Graduate students and professionals are preferred for this role, but particularly strong undergraduates will be considered.
Compensation
Instructors are paid on a stipend basis at a rate of $1650 per three week class. In addition, instructors are eligible for an additional merit based bonus of up to 15% of the stipend amount. Lead instructors are paid the instructor rate plus an additional stipend.
Example: A staff member hired to teach the morning and afternoon classes for 2 sessions would be paid $1650*4=$6600. A staff member hired to teach the morning and afternoon classes for 3 sessions would be paid $1650*6=$9000. Both are eligible for a merit based bonus of up to 15% of their stipend pay.
To Apply
Submit your application online here.
Questions? Please email staff [at] bluestampengineering.com
Can’t join us in person? We are also accepting applications for our remote instructor positions.