Site Director, In-Person Coding/Tech in locations in Greater Boston (Part-Time)

Posted August 11, 2023

Locations: Multiple locations throughout the Greater Boston Area including Framingham, Wayland, Everett, Cambridge, Boston, Dorchester, Newton, Milton, etc.
Hours: Part-time afternoons and/or weekend days. Available 3 to 25 hours per week. Sept-June
Pay: $25-$30 per hour

Are you a strong leader with great interpersonal skills? Do you have a passion for coding, tech, video games, and/or digital arts? Are you looking for a fun, high-paying part-time job? Come join us!

As a Site Director with Empow Studios, you will lead a team of instructors in creating an unforgettable after school experience of learning, building friendships, and designing cool stuff. This is a fun and rewarding job where you can learn valuable skills for your future career. We invest heavily in our staff with extensive paid training and an on-the-job coaching program! Our site directors develop important leadership skills such as team building, employee motivation, and giving actionable feedback and coaching. You will also be trained on a variety of technologies to prepare you to directly support your instructors and students in the classroom when needed. All of our site directors end the school year with a formal evaluation letter that can be used as a letter of reference.

This job is a great fit for college students or educational paraprofessionals looking for a fun part-time
experience. This job is also great for people looking to break into informal education professions (after school care or museum education) by developing essential, marketable leadership skills. We offer a fun, supportive environment working with kids who love coming to our program.

Who You Are
Empow Studios site directors excel at working with kids, are masters of classroom management, and are
always ready to learn something new. Our learning experiences are child-led, so we are a team of people who delight in and celebrate all of the quirky and creative projects our campers imagine. Whether you see yourself as an artist or an engineer, we welcome digital designers of all types! You believe in your power to multiply your impact through supporting a group of awesome in-classroom educators.

What You’ll Do
● Oversee approximately 4 classrooms each day, indirectly supporting more than 40 2nd to 8th graders.
● Work with your instructor team to develop their classroom management skills
● Build strong relationships with the onsite staff of our partner programs, enabling you to work proactively and collaboratively to resolve issues
● Support your team in finding creative ways to help students design projects they are excited about

● Provide additional troubleshooting and technical support
● Learn about and share your excitement about digital design
● Help students work through conflicts and behavior challenges and develop their social-emotional skills
● Collaborate with students’ caregivers, including the staff of our partner programs, to foster and
celebrate success
● Ensure that your sites meets or surpasses Empow’s high quality standards

Our Site Directors are expected to visit all of their sites on a regular basis, but are not expected to travel
between sites on most days. Travel between sites should only be necessary in response to an emergency.

Minimum Requirements
● Demonstrated success as an instructor of elementary or middle school students in a camp, school, or
after school program (any subject matter, volunteer or paid)
● Comfort with technology and interest in the specific techs we teach (experience not required!)
● Ability to clear background checks
● Strong work ethic and attention to detail
● Reliable transportation and willingness to support instructor distributed across multiple, nearby sites
● 21+ years of age
● A high school diploma
Additional Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
● At least 6 months of teaching and administrative experience
● Previous experience in a leadership role in an educational context
● Experience with Title 1 schools is a valuable plus
● Demonstrated ability to build trust and personal accountability in a team
● Demonstrated ability to positively impact youth and address the varied needs of students
● Experience training or coaching eductors
● Experience delivering project-based learning
● Engaging communication and customer service skills; able to build, strong supportive relationships with
students and caregivers; able to find solutions and remain positive during challenging moments
● Demonstrated attention to detail as are needed to comply with all regulatory guidelines
● Strong commitment to Empow Studios’ mission and culture
● BA or advanced specialty training
What Our Staff Says About Working At Empow
● One of the most rewarding jobs I’ve ever had!
● The kids really are super excited to be in class which is amazing
● The training and curriculum is great. I felt really well prepared.
● Looks great on my resume and gave me lots to talk about in job interviews

To Apply

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply at http://bit.ly/EmpowSD
Empow Studios is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of all kinds and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this exciting new opportunity. Empow Studios is an E-verify Employer.