Youth STEAM PYTHON Instructor, Oakton College, Des Plaines, IL
Company Description:
For over 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.
Job Description:
Oakton College Youth STEAM program is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative instructor for the
2025 summer camp program. The course instructor assists in developing hands-on curriculum and
teach PYTHON classes for children ages 8-14 that are fun, yet academically challenging.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a degree in education and significant experience with classroom management
- Must have demonstrated experience using technology in teaching, training, or tutoring of youth
- (See potential subject matters below)
- Demonstrated experience with the subject matter
- Must be enthusiastic about hands-on learning
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials (as appropriate)
- Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and laboratories (if
- appropriate) at scheduled times
- Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not
- limited to submission of final grades
Subject Matter includes:
- Python Coding Skills
Additional Information:
Hourly: $40-$50 hourly
This position is located on the Des Plaines campus
Dates and Hours: Note: Flexibility with dates before 12/20/24
7/21/25-7/24/25 Monday - Thursday, 1-4pm
7/28/25-7/31/25 Monday - Thursday, 1-4pm
Application Instructions:
To become an applicant, interested individuals must complete the online application linked from the posting found on the Oakton website.
Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity
Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.
Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.
Oakton is accessible by public transportation.
Out-of-State Employment Defined
Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.
Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment
All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.