UnboxEd- Afterschool Instructor and Game Master - (Teach Dungeons & Dragons to Kids)
Position Summary: UnboxEd is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that uses tabletop games to better engage low-income students. We teach four classes: STEMM (the extra M is for Magic), Entrepre-newbies, Living History and Social-Emotional Storytelling. Learn more about us at www.unboxeclassroom.com.
You will likely start out as an Instructor/Game Master in the SES class, unless you have moderate experience in one of the other three fields. There you will stoke curiosity and imagination, reward communication and teamwork, and build community and confidence, all through playing games.
We primarily use Dungeons & Dragons, Spire, The Quiet Year, Ten Candles, or Dread, but can fly with any RPG System you are familiar with. We also use kid-accessible board games to reinforce specific skills.
This job CAN be a load of fun. You create the fun. Your job is to teach the kids how to create the fun. But there are challenges that come with students who may struggle with communication and emotional regulation. Bring patience, fairness, and a reflex for laughter.
Organizational Description: Our mission is to inspire entrepreneurs and creative types who feel left behind by standardized curriculum. We envision a classroom where students create their own learning experiences.
Responsibilities:
• Create game worlds that are rich, mysterious and engaging
• Guide students through character building, skill development and teamwork
• Teach and facilitate board games, including a de-briefing session (Exit Tickets) to focus on planning and problem solving
• Lead creative and community-building warm-up activities
• Take and turn in attendance and Exit Ticket documentation
• Implement and maintain our Reward Economy and Behavior Management contracts
• Adjust the gameplay to keep students engaged, included and on task
• Participate in Training Events and Team-building Game Nights throughout the semester
Qualifications and Skills:
• Punctual and Reliable Attendance
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation to and from school campus
• Familiarity with teaching games or running RPGs
• Familiarity with education, behavior or classroom management
Compensation and Benefits:
Spring: 5 - 10 hours per week, M-TH, 3 – 5:30pm, depending on your availability/class schedule
Summer: 16 hours per week, M-Th; hours vary
$20 - $25 dollars per hour, depending on experience
Be a part of a growing nonprofit that is expanding rapidly, starting to think big, and seeking team members to contribute to that growth in and out of the classroom.
How to Apply: Email a Resume and Cover Letter to info@unboxedclassroom.com
Application Deadline: Submissions for Spring Semester must be in by January 10th.
Summer Openings must be in by April 30th.
