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DigiPen Academy is hiring for Summer Programs! POSITION: DigiPen Academy – WANIC Summer TA, Su23 Do you want a fun, rewarding summer job? If you want something that will look great on a college application and help you gain valuable skills and experience, look no further! If you are a current or previous DigiPen WANIC student, we would love to have you join us this summer to share your passion and knowledge. Under the encouraging guidance of our talented teaching staff, WANIC summer students learn, create and collaborate on hands-on projects in video game programming, art and animation, game design, computer science, and music and sound design. We are looking for teaching assistants to represent DigiPen, oversee student engagement in learning, and help us provide a positive learning experience. We need enthusiastic, flexible, eager-to-learn, and professional candidates. Most importantly, you want to share your passions with our students. Before you apply, please review the following information: Available between June 20th - July 14th (exact dates vary by program) Hours fall between 7:30 am – 4:30 pm , but schedules may vary depending on the position (40 hours max.) Positions are hybrid Essential Functions Represent DigiPen to all students, parents, and peers Assist in the instruction of DigiPen-approved curriculum and classroom management Engage all students in active learning Maintain a safe, productive, and friendly environment for all Communicate with parents, peers, administrators, and students quickly and effectively Assist the K-12 Team with student check-in procedures Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Skills: Extensive knowledge in computer science, art and animation, game design, engineering, music, and sound design, or other relevant experience Record of completing assigned work on time and to scope Ability to engage students and generate enthusiasm Willingness to perform a variety of tasks Eagerness to grow and learn Ability to adapt well to unforeseen circumstances Strong communication and organizational skills Current or previous DigiPen WANIC student Bonus Skills/Attributes: Previous experience with K-12 students Teaching experience Experience planning and leading events, clubs, or group activities Strong attention to detail Additional Knowledge The following knowledge and skills are highly recommended but not required: Art and Animation 12 Principles of Animation Experience using Blender and other animation/3D Modeling software Art fundamentals (perspective, shading, form, and color theory) Able to learn new software quickly Game Design Experience with MakeCode Basic programming skills in any high-level language (variable, iteration, conditionals, and functions) Frequent and enthusiastic player of tabletop and video games Able to learn new software quickly Music & Sound Design Intermediate music and sound design (digital recording experience strongly preferred) Able to learn new software quickly Able to read music Experience with a DAW Programming C (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting) C# (variables, iteration, conditionals, pointers, arrays, functions, derived data types, and basic searching and sorting) Java (variables, iteration, conditionals, arrays, functions, derived data types, basic searching and sorting, classes and object-oriented principles) Ability to learn new software quickly Compensation $20.00 per hour *Priority consideration to those that apply before May 15th, 2023. Working Conditions The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. You may need to lift up to 25 lbs. About the company DigiPen Institute of Technology is a private, for-profit university in Redmond, Washington. #J-18808-Ljbffr DigiPen Institute of Technology

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