JOBS AT EMPOW STUDIOS

Location: Lexington or Newton MA; flexibility to be partially remote within the Greater Boston area

As Lead Software Engineer, you will develop TalentBox, our existing project-based learning learning management system. Reporting to the CTO, and in collaboration with product management, you will lead a small team including a frontend engineer, plus QA and design resources through all phases of application development including designing, building, testing, and deploying. This position is ideal for a Python developer with at least 5 years of experience who wants to be largely hands-on, lead a small engineering team, and play a pivotal role in the company’s rapid growth. Imagine how great you’ll feel helping teachers deliver high quality multi-award winning STEM and coding education to thousands of young people!

The TalentBox roadmap includes:

• Enable automated, course- and milestone-specific communications to parents that increase their visibility into their child’s projects and learning
• Increase TalentBox’s ability to assess a student’s interim project deliverable and offer useful coaching
• Increase TalentBox’s ability to deploy in Chromebook-only environments. (Many of the technologies we teach are PC-based.)
• Improve integrations with website purchasing and backend financial systems
• Implement data lake and analytics to accelerate and improve insights by learning and business teams

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $130,000 – $170,000 depending on capabilities. Strong benefits and potential equity.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 5+ years of experience building highly available, scalable, secure and performant web applications
• Proficient with Python, Django and PostgreSQL (not at the Django ORM level); experienced with the rest of our backend technologies
• Proven ability to write high quality, testable code
• 1+ years of experience leading engineering teams with direct reports; sufficient front end skills to manage a more junior front end engineer
• Experience making and implementing build/buy decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

BACK END TECHNOLOGIES

experience required

• Development: Python 3, Django, Falcon, (DRF is a plus)
• Database: PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ
• AWS: Security Groups, ALBs, RDS, ElastiCache, ElasticSearch, EC2, S3, SES, SQS
• Other/Operations: Linux, Nginx, Celery; Docker & Docker Compose, Jira, Datadog, Sentry, Gitlab

ADDITIONAL FRONT-END TECHNOLOGIES

only enough experience to manage Jnr Front-End Engineer is required

• Development: JavaScript; Angular 8+, Typescript and CSS frameworks like Sass, Less; RxJs; SCSS; HTML5/CSS3; REST Web Services; Component library framework integration (e.g. Angular Material)
• Other/Operations: Yarn, Git, and Webpack

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@empow.me with “Lead Software Engineer” and your name in the subject line.

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.

Location: Greater Boston

Reporting to the Greater Boston Senior Program Manager, you will be a key member of the regional program team that ensures that all of our STEM after-school classes and camps are delivered to our high-quality standards. In this role, you will lead a team that includes a half dozen site coordinators and more than 25 instructors to deliver our partnership programs primarily for large urban school districts and large community education departments. You will be responsible for hitting quality benchmarks for partners, their students, and your team, and will also collaborate with departments including partnership sales, program design, and recruiting & training.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $60,000 – $70,000 annually.  This position is full-time and eligible for benefits.

WHO YOU ARE

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious mission-driven leader with extensive experience managing the delivery of K-12 educational program partnerships particularly with Title 1 school districts. You have and want to continue to develop your ability to manage external partnerships and internal teams. You are familiar with the various stakeholders involved in K-12 education and have experience working with them. You are passionate about increasing access to high quality educational experiences for underserved populations as well as those in more affluent communities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Ensure that partnerships with our educational partners produce positive results for all key stakeholders including the partners, their students, your team, and other departments within Empow Studios. 

• Directly with key accounts and via your team with most accounts, build effective relationships with partners at all levels ranging from superintendents to local school school staff
• Ensure that your team delivers high quality programs with fidelity to Empow’s defined pedagogy, curriculum and design; meet and exceed the quality expectations of students and partners 
• In collaboration with the Sales team, configure our standard partnership solution to meet each partner’s needs while meeting our guidelines and ensuring that your team can deliver it at high quality 
• Collaborate with other members of the Local Program Team to hire, train, and retain an exceptional team of instructors and site coordinators; ensure that working at Empow is an amazingly positive experience for your team  
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives anchored in deep understanding of our diverse students and the stakeholders we serve; find ways to better serve them 
• Oversee data collection and analysis; address quality issues proactively; keep shareholders apprised 
• Advocate for improvements to the Empow program curriculum, training, learning management systems and other systems provided to support your success

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

At Empow Studios, we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for students, families and schools. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

• Understanding of K-12 public school districts: the roles and perspectives of the various stakeholders; political dynamics; budgeting processes; management of external vendors; inclusion, equity, and accessibility initiatives; and the role of evaluation. Experience with Title 1 schools is a valuable plus.  
• Demonstrated success managing a team including front-line managers to achieve outstanding results
• Demonstrated success managing multifaceted institutional partnerships with a range of senior and junior stakeholders to achieve defined outcomes; educational partnerships a valuable plus 
• Experience managing complicated, logistically demanding projects with many details and stakeholders 
• Experience supporting partnership development efforts in a lead or supporting role; experience finding creative solutions that marry your organization’s capabilities with partner needs 
• Experience gathering and using data to drive continuous improvement initiatives; experience using academic evaluation data and customer satisfaction data a valued plus 
• Experience training or coaching teachers or similar educational staff a valuable plus 
• Passion for Empow’s mission and values; able to personify both 
• Able and willing to work during program hours which include early evenings (often until 6pm) and occasional weekends. Also able to work at various locations across your region (e.g., Greater Boston) where our partners and offices are situated
• A BA/BS degree or higher in education or a STEM field or appropriate equivalent experience is required

ABOUT EMPOW STUDIOS

At Empow Studios, we educate children ages 7-15 in coding, engineering, and digital arts with a focus on fun, discovery, and building a life-long passion in STEM. We have won more awards for excellence, and offer more programs, in more locations, than any other STEM education provider in Massachusetts.  

Empow’s pedagogy sits at the intersection of project-based learning and technology-mediated instruction; we help students explore STEM, find their passions, accelerate their learning, and build their long-term engagement. Our proprietary project-based learning management system enables us to provide learners a great deal of independence in the classroom, getting just-in-time individualized support as they tackle increasingly complicated projects, which allows our instructors to focus on inspiring, coaching, facilitating collaboration, and supporting students’ social and emotional needs. 

Every year, we provide year-round programming through summer camps and after school classes – in more than 50 locations. We provide our services directly to families and by working with partners, including Title 1 School Districts that offer our programming for free to their students!  

At Empow, our values matter and drive our work. We respect the people and places we work with; design our work iteratively and intentionally so we can continually improve; approach challenges with curiosity; celebrate success and informative failures; and embrace teamwork through collaboration, feedback, and support.

TO APPLY

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love for you to apply at: bit.ly/EmpowPM.

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.

Pay: $18-25 per hour 

Massachusetts:

• Locations: Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Boston, Milton, and Natick 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1. Minimum instructor availability for 6 of those weeks. 

Connecticut:

• Locations: Stamford and West Hartford 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-7 weeks, June 26-August 11.

Rhode Island:

• Locations: Providence 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-7 weeks, June 26-August 11.

Empow Studios is looking for energetic and enthusiastic technology-loving instructors for its upcoming 2023 summer camps. Each week you get to hang out with 10 awesome kids and help them have a great time learning and building cool stuff. No prior experience teaching tech is necessary, but prior work with children is a must. 

This is a fun and rewarding job where you can learn valuable skills for your future career. We invest heavily in our instructors with extensive paid training and an on-the-job coaching program! Our instructors learn how to facilitate project-based learning and develop important leadership skills such as relationship building, “employee” motivation, giving actionable feedback, and enabling others. You will also be trained on a variety of technologies to prepare you for the summer. All of our instructors leave the summer with a formal evaluation letter that can be used as a letter of reference. 

This job is a great fit for college students, teachers, and educational paraprofessionals looking for a fun summer experience. This job is also great for people looking to break into informal education professions such as after school care or museum education. We offer a fun, supportive environment working with kids who love coming to camp.

WHO YOU ARE

Empow Studios instructors (camp counselors) love working with kids 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!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build a creative community with your group of 10 campers, who are rising 2nd to 8th graders
• Support your students through problem-solving and designing, providing troubleshooting when needed
• Learn about and share your excitement for some of our exciting technologies
• Work with our Programs team and your Site Director to develop and hone your teaching practice 
• Participate in Friday showcases where students show off their amazing projects to family and friends

YOU MUST HAVE

• Volunteer or paid experience working with children from 2nd – 8th grade
• 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 to at least one of our locations
• A high school diploma (current high school students welcome for our Junior Instructor position: bit.ly/EmpowJrInst)

IDEAL CANDIDATES ADDITIONALLY HAVE

• Some experience playing video games and creating things with technology
• Strong social skills with both adults and children
• Ability to engage and manage small groups in classroom settings

WHAT OUR INSTRUCTORS SAY 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

APPLY NOW

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today – no resumé or cover letter required: bit.ly/EmpowInstructor. High school students please apply using: bit.ly/EmpowJrInst. To see the full Junior Instructor position, please visit empow.me/jobs.

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.

Pay: $25-$30 per hour

Massachusetts:

• Locations: Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Boston, Milton, and Natick 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1. Minimum instructor availability for 6 of those weeks. 

Connecticut:

• Locations: Stamford and West Hartford 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-7 weeks, June 26-August 11.

Rhode Island:

• Locations: Providence 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-7 weeks, June 26-August 11.

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 and fulfilling summer job? Come join us! As a Summer Camp Director with Empow Studios, you will lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies, and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities to reinforce learning and create a positive environment for all.

We offer a fun, supportive environment, with kids who love coming to camp; amazing training and coaching; experience using best-in-class education technology and curriculum; enough outdoor time to keep kids happy and focused in class; amazing colleagues; and great pay.

IMAGINE YOURSELF

Leading and coaching a team of instructors and dozens of campers
Coaching instructors to create an experience that maximizes learning and fun for every student

Developing strong relationships with each camper’s caregivers and actively communicating with them about their child(ren)’s successes, challenges and recommended next steps

Hosting weekly showcases where parents see the amazing projects their children have created

Engaging your team and students with games and other fun bonding activities during breaks

Making sure that your team takes advantage of Empow Studio policies and best practices

Using a wealth of weekly quality data to pinpoint opportunities for improvement
Leveraging Empow’s regional resources including subject matter experts and instructional trainers to ensure that your site meets or surpasses Empow’s high quality standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 4 weeks experience as an instructor of elementary or middle school students in a camp, school, or after-school program (any subject matter)
• At least 2 seasons experience in a leadership role at a camp OR similar leadership experience that can be augmented by completing a camping administration course
• Have or be able to complete training and certification in first-aid/CPR and healthcare supervision
• Able to start Empow training in person or online in June (paid, part-time, flexible hours)
• Have reliable local transportation
  21+ years of age

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL CANIDATE

• 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 providing any form of instructor professional development including coaching
• Experience delivering project-based learning and/or eager to learn how
• Experience in one or more of Empow’s subject areas (e.g. coding, robotics, digital design & engineering, Minecraft and Roblox); eager to learn more
• 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

ABOUT EMPOW STUDIOS

At Empow Studios, we educate children ages 7-15 in coding, engineering, and digital arts with a focus on fun, discovery, and building a life-long passion in STEM. We have won more awards for excellence, and offer more programs, in more locations, than any other STEM education provider in Massachusetts. Every year we provide:

• STEM summer camps at 20 locations across Massachusetts
  School-year STEM programs for students after school, on weekends, and during school breaks both directly and through partnerships, in more than 50 locations in Massachusetts
• Support to schools and educational institutions via completely outsourced solutions, teacher training, our online learning platform and STEM curriculum, and/or field trips to our centers
• More recently, we have leveraged our deep investment in our proprietary online learning platform and STEM curriculum, TalentBox, to provide live online versions of our programs.

TO APPLY

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply at bit.ly/EmpowDirector

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.

Pay: $15-18 per hour 

Massachusetts:

• Locations: Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Boston, Milton, and Natick 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1. Minimum instructor availability for 6 of those weeks. 

Connecticut:

• Locations: Stamford and West Hartford 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-7 weeks, June 26-August 11.

Rhode Island:

• Locations: Providence 
• Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 8am-4pm M-F. Camps run 6-7 weeks, June 26-August 11.

Age: 16+ 

Apply today: bit.ly/EmpowJrInst (HS graduates please see our Instructor posting)

Empow Studios, an award-winning provider of tech classes and camps for kids 7-15, is looking for dozens of energetic and enthusiastic technology-loving instructors for its upcoming 2023 summer camps. Camp instructors teach one tech class of typically 8 students per week, and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. No prior experience teaching tech is necessary, but working with children previously is a must. Our paid training and curriculum will give everything you need to succeed!

This is a fun and rewarding job that is a great fit for high school students who have experience as tutors, baby sitters, or camp counselors. It’s an amazing way to turn your love of video games, robotics, or art into a job, and a great way to gain experience that will look good on any college application. 

We offer amazing training and coaching to make sure you thrive, a fun, supportive environment, experience using best-in-class education technology and curriculum, flexible hours, and great pay.

WHO YOU ARE

Empow Studio Junior Instructors are motivated and social individuals who care about making a difference and delivering a quality experience for kids.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Partner with more experienced instructors to teach one or a few of our exciting technology-based courses this summer to kids 7-15 
• Receive outstanding training and ongoing coaching on our curriculum and approach to classes 
• Lead indoor and outdoor fun and games
• Participate in Friday showcases where students show off their amazing projects to family and friends

YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Solid experience working with children in formal or informal settings 
• Comfort with technology

WE HOPE YOU HAVE

• Some experience playing video games and creating things with technology
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong social skills with both adults and children
• Ability to engage and help manage small groups in classroom settings
• Ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems

WHAT OUR JUNIOR INSTRUCTORS SAY ABOUT WORKING AT EMPOW

• I love Empow!
• My parents could not believe that my passion for video games got me a great job! 
• Helping teach the kids is so fun. They are so excited every time I see them. 
• This experience really helped me when I applied to college. It demonstrated my experience with public speaking, leading teams, communicating with diverse people, being responsible, and learning new technology

APPLY NOW

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you – please fill out this quick form to apply. We’re hiring now so apply today! If you have graduated high school, please see our Instructor position and apply using: bit.ly/EmpowInstructor.

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.

Location: More than 20 throughout the Greater Boston Area including Boston, Cambridge, and suburbs west (several from Brookline to Worcester including Newton and Lexington), north (several from Somerville to North Andover) and South (including Milton). Growing locations in Connecticut (Stamford and West Hartford areas) and Rhode Island (Providence area).

Hours: Part-time afternoons and/or weekend days. Available 4 to 30 hours per week. Sept-June

Pay: $18-25 per hour

JOB DETAILS

Empow Studios is looking for energetic and enthusiastic technology-loving instructors for our school year programs. Each week class you get to hang out with 10 awesome kids and help them have a great time learning and building cool stuff. No prior experience teaching tech is necessary, but prior work with children is a must. 

This is a fun and rewarding job where you can learn valuable skills for your future career. We invest heavily in our instructors with extensive paid training and an on-the-job coaching program! Our instructors learn how to facilitate project-based learning and develop important leadership skills such as relationship building, “employee” motivation, giving actionable feedback, and enabling others. You will also be trained on a variety of technologies to prepare you for your classes. All of our instructors leave with a formal evaluation letter that can be used as a letter of reference. 

This job is a great fit for college students, teachers, and educational paraprofessionals looking for a fun part-time experience. This job is also great for people looking to break into informal education professions such as after school care or museum education. We offer a fun, supportive environment working with kids who love coming to class.

WHO YOU ARE

Empow Studios instructors love working with kids 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 students imagine. Whether you see yourself as an artist or an engineer, we welcome digital designers of all types!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build a creative community with your group of 10 students, who are 2nd to 8th graders
• Support your students through problem-solving and designing, providing troubleshooting when needed
• Learn about and share your excitement for some of our exciting technologies
• Work with our Programs team and your Site Director to develop and hone your teaching practice 
• Participate in showcases where students show off their amazing projects to family and friends

YOU MUST HAVE

• Volunteer or paid experience working with children from 2nd – 8th grade
• 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 to at least one of our locations
• A high school diploma (current high school students welcome for our Junior Instructor position: bit.ly/EmpowJrInst)

IDEAL CANDIDATES ADDITIONALLY HAVE

• Some experience playing video games and creating things with technology
• Strong social skills with both adults and children
• Ability to engage and manage small groups in classroom settings

WHAT OUR INSTRUCTORS SAY 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
• What a great way to give back. Thank you Empow.
• The highlight of my week!

APPLY TODAY

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today – no resumé or cover letter required: bit.ly/EmpowInstructor. High school students please apply using: bit.ly/EmpowJrInst. To see the full Junior Instructor position, please visit empow.me/jobs.

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.

Pay: $15-18 per hour 

Location: More than 20 throughout the Greater Boston Area including Boston, Cambridge, and suburbs west (several from Brookline to Worcester including Newton and Lexington), north (several from Somerville to North Andover) and South (including Milton). Growing locations in Connecticut (Stamford and West Hartford areas) and Rhode Island (Providence area).

Hours: Part-time afternoons and/or weekend days. Available 4 to 30 hours per week. Sept-June

Age: 16+ 

Apply today: bit.ly/EmpowJrInst (HS graduates please see our Instructor posting)

Empow Studios, an award-winning provider of tech classes and camps for kids 7-15, is looking for dozens of energetic and enthusiastic technology-loving instructors for its school year programs. Junior Instructors teach one tech class of typically 8 students per week, and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. No prior experience teaching tech is necessary, but working with children previously is a must. Our paid training and curriculum will give everything you need to succeed!

This is a fun and rewarding job that is a great fit for high school students who have experience as tutors, baby sitters, or camp counselors. It’s an amazing way to turn your love of video games, robotics, or art into a job, and a great way to gain experience that will look good on any college application. 

We offer amazing training and coaching to make sure you thrive, a fun, supportive environment, experience using best-in-class education technology and curriculum, flexible hours, and great pay.

WHO YOU ARE

Empow Studio Junior Instructors are motivated and social individuals who care about making a difference and delivering a quality experience for kids.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Partner with more experienced instructors to teach one or a few of our exciting technology-based courses this summer to kids 7-15 
• Receive outstanding training and ongoing coaching on our curriculum and approach to classes 
• Lead indoor and outdoor fun and games
• Participate in Friday showcases where students show off their amazing projects to family and friends

YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Solid experience working with children in formal or informal settings 
• Comfort with technology

WE HOPE YOU HAVE

• Some experience playing video games and creating things with technology
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong social skills with both adults and children
• Ability to engage and help manage small groups in classroom settings
• Ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems

WHAT OUR JUNIOR INSTRUCTORS SAY ABOUT WORKING AT EMPOW

• I love Empow!
• My parents could not believe that my passion for video games got me a great job! 
• Helping teach the kids is so fun. They are so excited every time I see them. 
• This experience really helped me when I applied to college. It demonstrated my experience with public speaking, leading teams, communicating with diverse people, being responsible, and learning new technology

APPLY NOW

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you – please fill out this quick form to apply. We’re hiring now so apply today! If you have graduated high school, please see our Instructor position and apply using: bit.ly/EmpowInstructor.

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.

Location: Newton, MA and Lexington, MA (2 positions)

Hours: 11am-7pm (Camp hours 8am-4pm)

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $45,000 – $48,000 annually. This position is full-time and eligible for benefits.

Reporting to a Senior Program Manager, you will be a key member of the regional program team that ensures that all of our STEM classes and camps are delivered to our high-quality standards. In collaboration with the rest of our Program Management team, you will support or lead particular programs (such as camps or school partnerships), geographies within our region, and/or particular parts of the program team’s efforts (such as recruiting and training teachers); your responsibilities will evolve and grow as you develop, with the intent of preparing you for more senior program roles. This would be an ideal opportunity for a wide variety of candidates that would like to grow and develop their coaching and management skills and who have a passion for and background in STEM education. You can play a key role in making a meaningful difference in the lives of hundreds of young people in the region.

What You Will Do

Help Run high quality programs

As a Lead Instructor you will implement Empow’s defined pedagogy, curriculum, and program design. You will both teach students and coach instructors to ensure high quality results for each student, teacher, and school.

Build strong, nurturing relationships with students, families, schools and organizations

• Ensure strong communications with families including instructor progress reports and tailored recommendations of each student’s learning path. Ensure that instructors build strong mentor relationships with their students.
• Support the Program Manager(s) and Regional Director in maintaining strong relationships with school partners, ensuring that our instructors, technology, curriculum, and support staff are working together to achieve stated goals; proactively identify and solve problems.
• Address customer concerns quickly and effectively.
• Support Program Managers in collecting and review program metrics and student progress; identify risks and proactively solve problems to ensure high quality results for each student, teacher, and school.

Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate

At Empow Studios, we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for students, families and schools. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

• At least two years’ experience as an educator – previous management experience a plus!
• Passion for STEM and familiarity with much of the breadth of the technologies covered in Empow’s STEM curriculum
  Interest in and dedication to building authentic relationships, providing coaching and support to both staff and students, and ensuring families receive their best-fit education experience for their children
• Able and willing to directly oversee quality program delivery which will require working during the hours our programs are running (e.g., evenings and/or weekends) and driving to locations throughout the Greater Boston area
• A BA/BS degree or higher in education or a STEM field or appropriate equivalent experience
• Willingness and ability to proactively identify and offer solutions to potential challenges
• Willingness to learn to advocate internally for needs of self and team
• Desire to provide quality customer service and help families and partners find the Empow programs that best meet their needs
• Dedication to personifying that values at the core of Empow’s culture through nurturing and cultivating fun, creativity, collaboration, individuality, and discovery

TO APPLY

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to receive your RESUMÉ AND COVER LETTER introducing your amazing self! Please email both to: jobs@empow.me with the title of the position you are applying for and your name in the subject line (e.g., Program Manager, Jane Doe)

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.

Locations: Stamford and West Hartford CT

Pay: $25-30/hr Full Time Summer 2023

Reporting to the Greater Boston Senior Program Manager, you will be the leader of the regional program team that ensures that all of our Connecticut STEM summer camps are delivered to our high-quality standards in collaboration with the rest of our Program Management team. This would be an ideal opportunity for a wide variety of candidates that would like to grow and develop their management skills and who have a passion for and background in STEM education, summer camps, and informal learning. You can play a key role in making a meaningful difference in the lives of hundreds of young people in the state.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

RUN HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS:

• Plan and manage program operations to ensure that our programs run smoothly: create staff schedules, ensure compliance with local regulations, and manage inventory of program materials at multiple camp locations
• Lead our camp program delivery including recruiting, training, customer service, and evaluation 
• Supervise and support camp directors and instructors to implement with fidelity Empow’s defined pedagogy, curriculum, and program design
• Support Program Managers in collecting and review program metrics and student progress; identify risks and proactively solve problems to ensure high quality results for each student, teacher, and location

BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES:

• Educate potential and current customers about the range of Empow programs in the CT region and help them find the programs that best meet their needs
• Ensure strong communications with families including tailored recommendations for additional camps and supporting teachers and students in delivering stellar family showcases at the end of each week
• Ensure that instructors build strong mentor relationships with their students
• Address customer concerns quickly and effectively

MAINTAIN A STRONG, ENGAGED TEAM:

• Collaborate with the Greater Boston area program team to hire and retain an exceptional team of instructors and site directors 
• Train and coach camp directors and instructors leveraging materials and resources provided by our national office
• Help ensure that working at Empow Studios is an amazing experience

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

At Empow Studios, we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for students, families and schools. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

• Extensive experience as an educator in either the formal K-12 educational setting or informal learning environments such as museums, after-school programs, or summer camps – previous supervisory experience as a coordinator or manager is a plus!
• Passion for STEM and/or digital arts and familiarity with much of the breadth of the technologies covered in Empow’s STEM curriculum 
• Able and willing to directly oversee program delivery which will require working during the hours our programs are running and driving to locations between Stamford and West Hartford, CT
• Demonstrated proficiency in several project management skills such as strong attention to detail and experience tracking and managing components of multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to proactively identify and offer solutions to potential challenges
• Willingness to learn to advocate internally for needs of self and team
• Desire to provide quality customer service and help families and partners find the Empow programs that best meet their needs 
• Dedication to personifying that values at the core of Empow’s culture through nurturing and cultivating fun, creativity, collaboration, individuality, and discovery 
• Interest in and dedication to building authentic relationships, providing coaching and support to both staff and students, and ensuring families receive their best-fit education experience for their children
• Actively seeks out opportunities for rapid growth including targeted and supported stretch assignments
• A BA/BS degree or higher in education or a STEM field or appropriate equivalent experience is required

ABOUT EMPOW STUDIOS

At Empow Studios, we educate children ages 7-17 in coding, engineering, and digital arts with a focus on fun, discovery, and building a life-long passion in STEM. We have won more awards for excellence, and offer more programs, in more locations, than any other STEM education provider in Massachusetts.  

This past year we brought in the leadership team and investment capital needed for national expansion of our award-winning programs.

• STEM summer camps at 20 locations throughout New England
• School-year STEM programs for students after school, on weekends, and during school breaks both directly and through partnerships, in more than 50 locations.
• Support to schools and educational institutions via teacher training, our online learning platform and STEM curriculum, field trips to our centers, and comprehensive delivery of their entire STEM program 

Empow’s pedagogy sits at the intersection of project-based learning and technology-mediated instruction; we help students explore STEM, find their passions, accelerate their learning, and build their long-term engagement. Our proprietary project-based learning management system enables us to provide learners a great deal of independence in the classroom, getting just-in-time individualized support as they tackle increasingly complicated projects, which allows our instructors to focus on inspiring, coaching, facilitating collaboration, and supporting students’ social and emotional needs. 

TO APPLY

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love for you to apply at: https://bit.ly/STEMCampsPM.

Additional title keywords: STEM program coordinator

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.

Location: Newton or Lexington, MA; flexible to be partially remote 

Hours: Full time April through August (candidates only available part-time to start should apply) 

Pay: $18-$20 per hour 

Are you excited about education? Do you love helping families and children enjoy outstanding educational experiences? Are you a strong communicator with great attention to detail? Are you looking for a full-time summer job? This could be an ideal position for you! 

What You Will Do

As an Empow Customer Service Representative, you will provide phone, email and in-person customer service. You will help interested parents find classes and camps that best meet the interests and needs of their children. You will help current customers with billing and other logistical questions. You will occasionally help directors welcome families and help them through the check-in and check-out process. And, you will help ensure that directors at each of our camp and class locations have ready access to all of the enrollment, and health  & safety information about their students. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a strong communicator excited about coding, tech, and STEM education to make a meaningful difference in the lives of hundreds of young people in Massachusetts.

Imagine Yourself

• Contributing to an award-winning customer service experience
• Helping parents find the best-fitting coding, technology, or digital art classes or camps 
• Applying investigative and critical thinking skills to find answers and solutions 
• Proactively communicating with customers to answer questions before they think to ask them
• Welcoming families and contributing to the warm and welcoming Empow culture 
• Ensuring that customer information from multiple sources is well organized

Minimum Requirements

• One year experience in a customer-facing position
• Comfort using different technological systems for data entry, monitoring, and communication
• Impeccable integrity and ability to handle sensitive customer data securely and responsibly
• Strong communication skills; personable demeanor; able to empathize with customers
• Excellent organizational ability, including ability to collate information across multiple sources
• Proficient in Google Sheets/Excel and familiarity with Google Drive
• Able to become familiar with the technologies taught at Empow (e.g. coding, robotics, etc.) 
• Alignment with our culture & values: fun, creativity, collaboration, individuality, and discovery 

Additional Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate

• Six or more months in a customer service or sales role 
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service to current and prospective customers
• Demonstrated ability to work through resistance and advocate internally for customer needs
• Familiar with at least one technology taught at Empow (e.g. minecraft, roblox, digital design)  
• Familiar with Boston-area; can use maps to help customers identify convenient locations
• Able to prioritize, track and manage multiple issues and projects simultaneously
• Excited to work in an entrepreneurial setting experiencing rapid growth 
• Demonstrated success working with a team

If you don’t meet 100% of the above characteristics, you should still seriously consider applying. Few candidates meet all of the “ideal” characteristics! 

About Empow Studios

At Empow Studios, we educate children ages 7-15 in coding, engineering, and digital arts with a focus on fun, discovery, and building a life-long passion in STEM. We have won more awards for excellence, and offer more programs, in more locations, than any other STEM education provider in Massachusetts.  Every year we provide: 

• STEM summer camps at 20 locations across Massachusetts
• School-year STEM programs for students after school, on weekends, and during school breaks both directly and through partnerships, in more than 50 locations in Massachusetts
• Support to schools and educational institutions via outsourced STEM solutions, teacher training, our online learning platform and STEM curriculum, and/or field trips to our centers

 

To Apply

Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to receive your RESUMÉ AND COVER LETTER introducing your amazing self! Please email both to: amazingstaff@empow.me. 

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.