Youth Program Teaching Assistant Intern

Where education meets innovation. At Circuit Stream, we offer skill-based, online programs for adults ready to upskill or reskill and an innovative summer camp experience for youth in fields like technology and business. We partner with the best universities in North America to deliver hands-on, practical learning that opens doors to future opportunities. Whether you're building your career or helping others build theirs, you’ll thrive in a flexible, collaborative environment that values innovation, results, personal growth, and a supportive team culture.

**Note: This role will be an in-person role, 5 days per week, at the UBC Main Campus and Spaces Co-working in Surrey (King George Hub)**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Classroom Support**:

- Assist the instructor with maintaining effective classroom management, ensuring students are engaged and on task.
- Provide additional help and clarification during lessons, ensuring students understand the material and remain focused on the topic.
- Support the instructor in managing group work, facilitating student interactions, and ensuring students stay on track with their assignments and class activities.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness, ensuring the space is tidy and well-organized before, during, and after class.

**_Engagement with the Discord Community:_**
- Answer any questions from both online and on campus students, regarding the course material in the Discord community forums.
- Monitor the community forums, providing timely and helpful responses to students’ inquiries.
- Engage with students to encourage interaction, support peer-to-peer learning, and create a positive learning atmosphere online.

**_Troubleshooting and Technical Support:_**
- Help students troubleshoot issues during class, including technical problems with computers, Raspberry Pi setups, or other equipment used in the course.
- Provide assistance in resolving technical challenges to ensure students stay engaged and can continue their work without interruptions.
- Work with the instructor and students to resolve any issues that may arise with course materials or technology, ensuring mínimal disruption to the learning experience.

**_Logistics and Support:_**
- Supervise students during lunch breaks and other scheduled breaks, ensuring they return to class promptly.
- Ensure classroom spaces are prepared each day, with all necessary supplies and equipment available, tested, and ready for use.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment to support student learning.
- Perform logístical tasks such as printing handouts, managing inventory of required hardware (including Raspberry Pi setups), and maintaining classroom supplies like markers, pens, pencils, and paper.
- Ensure Wi-Fi passwords are clearly communicated to all students, and that everyone knows how to access the network without confusion.

**_Communication and Coordination_**
- Maintain positive communication with instructors, the Youth Program Coordinator, parents, and students throughout the course.
- Assist in supervising any on-campus tours or visits to other locations, ensuring students are safe and engaged.

**_Student Support and Safety:_**
- Ensure the well-being and safety of students during class, breaks, and other activities.
- Report any health issues, injuries, or illnesses promptly to the Youth Program Coordinator and assist the student as needed.
- Support the Instructor in maintaining classroom etiquette and help students stay focused during the course.

**_Additional Responsibilities:_**
- Perform any additional duties as required by the Youth Program Coordinator or Management Team to support the smooth operation of the camp.

**ROLE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Previous experience working with youth/teens aged 9-18
- Technical coding, programming experience is required (e.g. with Python, Unity, React, JavaScript, etc.)
- Experience with STEM youth after-school programs or camps is desirable
- Strong verbal communication & teamwork skills
- Organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
- Excellent customer service & support skills
- Personally accountable, ability to work independently
- Valid First-Aid and CPR is desirable (though not required)
- Current and clear police information check with vulnerable sector is required
- Available for full-time hours (8:00am to 4:30pm), Monday to Friday from June 23 to August 22, 2025 on-campus.
- Comfortable with $19/hour wages plus 6% vacation pay

**OUR VALUES (Part of everything we do)**
- Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
- Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
- Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards