Innovation Educator (Detroit)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB IDENTIFICATION : Job Title : Innovation Educator Department : InnovationSupervisor Title : Curriculum Director

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY : The Innovation Educator within The Hidden Genius Project is the fundamental driver of student programming activities with a core focus on the Intensive Immersion Program inside the classroom. Hence, they are primarily responsible for implementing the technical curriculum, including problem-solving, computer science, programming, and software design. Additionally, they co-coordinate and oversee a team of Youth Educators to teach the entrepreneurship and leadership components. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to effect a radical transformation in the pedagogy of computer science, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and the Innovation Educator will serve as a fundamental strategist toward this end. Accordingly, it is vital that they continually exercise ingenuity, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to continual learning within an exciting expanding environment. Finally, the Innovation Educator works as part of a dynamic, communicative, and supportive team of staff, Youth Educators, and Board members committed to their success. This is the consummate role for the educator with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Essential Functions :

• Curriculum Design : Work with the Senior Innovation Educator and Curriculum Lead / Specialist to continually re / develop and innovate an existing in / external facing curriculum that is broadly accessible, and aligned with The Hidden Genius Project Immersion Curriculum goals and values.
• Curriculum Adaptation : Partner with The Hidden Genius Project instructional leadership to adapt and refine core curricula to meet the needs of the local site.
• Core Instruction : Teach core curricular concepts (i.e. technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership) to the Immersion cohort during summer and school-year sessions. Coordinate Youth Educators and lead educational activities within Catalyst programming.
• Training, Technical Assistance, & Facilitation : Facilitate training and / or convenings for Genius alumni interested in becoming Youth Educators. Train the current Youth Educators on advanced programming skills, enhanced content, and methods. Train and supervise Youth Educators to support classroom and Catalyst activities, and manage them within those settings.

Serve as an exceptional role model and mentor to The Hidden Genius Project participants.

Communicate effectively (via email, phone, and / or postal mail) and promptly with all relevant constituencies, including participants and their parents / guardians.

Act as a dynamic ambassador to The Hidden Genius Project within the community.

Non-Essential Functions :

General All-Staff Responsibilities :

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Required :

Experience teaching or studying computer science, and / or programming languages, i.e. Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Swift, Flutter, etc.

Desired : Bachelor’s Degree

Experience teaching problem-solving and / or math skills

Experience working in the technology industry

Commitment to achieving The Hidden Genius Project’s mission and vision

Ability to work more than 40 hours per week, and during the evenings and weekends, as needed

ROLE OVERVIEW : Role Location : Open roles in DetroitStatus : ExemptSchedule : 40 hours per week, starting April 2025, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Manages : Employees, Interns, and volunteers (including attraction and coordination tasks)

Years of experience : 3+

Benefit Eligibility : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (up to 4% match), annual professional development

Working relationships : At each location, site team members work closely with their immediate team, supervisor, and key leadership to support daily operations and program success. They also connect with colleagues in similar roles across different locations to share best practices and strengthen our collective impact. Central team members provide organization-wide support, collaborating across departments and locations to ensure seamless operations and strategic growth. Together, every team member plays a vital role in advancing our mission.

Our organization operates within a dynamic structure that supports both site-based and central team roles. Site-based team members play a key role in our 15-month youth program, with an immersive summer schedule (Monday-Friday, between 7 AM - 6 PM for seven weeks) and a structured fall schedule that includes full-time hours, one evening per week, and one Saturday per month. Meanwhile, central team members maintain a Monday-Friday schedule (typically between 7 AM - 6 PM), supporting organizational needs through strategic initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and efforts beyond core job duties. Regardless of role, every team member contributes to our shared mission and the success of our Geniuses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The Hidden Genius Project operates in a dynamic and flexible work setting to best support our mission and the needs of our youth. We are flexible but require an onsite commitment for the first year of employment. Site-Based Roles : Staff in these roles work from programming locations within local communities. These locations have traditionally included school sites, faith-based institutions, and other commercial or community spaces designated for youth development programs. Site-based roles require adaptability to varying facilities and settings, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for program delivery. Site-based roles have the flexibility to work remotely as approved by supervisors and within our workplace policy and program needs. Central Team : Primarily based between our headquarters in Oakland and our Los Angeles site in CA, both feature a modern office setting. While many responsibilities are managed from a central location, team members have the flexibility to work remotely as needed and within our workplace policy. Remote work arrangements require supervisor approval, proactive communication, self-discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and locations. General Work Conditions :

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE :

COMPENSATION : Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :