Innovation Educator (Miami, Detroit)

Apply for the Innovation Educator (Miami, Detroit) role at The Hidden Genius Project . Pay Range $50,000.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr Role Overview Location: Miami, FL (site‑based) – open roles in Miami and Detroit. Employment type: Exempt, full‑time, 40 hours per week. Schedule: Starting April 2025; evenings and weekends as needed. Reports to: Innovation Supervisor, Curriculum Director. Team: Manages employees, interns, and volunteers. Experience: 3+ years in education, youth development, or related field. Responsibilities Curriculum Design: Work with Senior Innovation Educator and Curriculum Lead/Specialist to develop and innovate the existing curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Immersion Curriculum goals. Curriculum Adaptation: Partner with instructional leadership to adapt core curricula to local site needs. Core Instruction: Teach technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership concepts to the Immersion cohort during summer and school‑year sessions; coordinate Youth Educators and lead activities within Catalyst programming. Training and Facilitation: Facilitate training, convenings, and technical assistance for alumni aspiring to be Youth Educators; train and supervise Youth Educators in advanced programming and classroom support. Role Modeling: Serve as a mentor and role model for participants. Communication: Effectively communicate via email, phone, or mail with participants, parents/guardians, and stakeholders. Ambassador: Act as a dynamic ambassador for The Hidden Genius Project within the community. Support Functions: Assist with event planning, logistics, and community engagement; support national programming as needed. General Staff Duties: Engage and mentor youth, foster a safe inclusive environment, collaborate with internal and external partners, participate in professional development, and perform additional operational tasks such as logistics and crisis response. Required Qualifications Excellent leadership abilities. High comfort level with technology. Experience working and communicating effectively with underrepresented youth, especially Black and low‑income groups. Experience teaching or studying computer science/programming (Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Swift, Flutter, etc.). Intense commitment to the life success of Black males and boys of color. Experience mentoring and working closely with Black male youth. Can‑do attitude and team collaboration. Project management experience; willingness to develop differentiated learning experiences. Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, receive feedback, and engage in continuous self‑improvement. Adaptability to a dynamic, rapidly changing work environment. Ability to build positive relationships with important constituencies. Strong knowledge of youth development models and the nonprofit sector. Commitment to The Hidden Genius Project’s mission and to high expectations. Experience in nonprofit, youth development, education, or technology sectors. Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills. Flexibility for evenings and weekends as required. Understanding of nonprofit dynamics and readiness to perform diverse functions. Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Experience teaching problem‑solving and/or math skills. Experience in the technology industry. Experience in curriculum development, facilitation, or instructional design. Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices. Previous mentorship of youth from underrepresented communities. Commitment to achieving The Hidden Genius Project’s mission and vision. Availability to work more than 40 hours per week during evenings and weekends as needed. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) (up to 4% match). Annual professional development allowance. Competitive compensation aligned with experience. Opportunity to impact the lives of Black male youth and other youth of color. Entrepreneurial environment with innovation and leadership opportunities. Direct connection to industry professionals and networking possibilities. Contribution to the growth of a national nonprofit. Physical Demands and Travel Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Regular standing, walking, and sitting; frequent grasping, talking, and hearing required. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; regular lifting up to 10 pounds. Vision required for safety; ability to travel nationally (and possibly internationally) and supervise youth transportation. Non‑traditional work demands requiring flexibility and responsiveness. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level #J-18808-Ljbffr