Youth Instructor IV (3-D Printing EXCEL Instructor - Summer 2025)

Instruct and share knowledge of 3-D Printing and teach basic skills of operating the printer, design principals, and post-processing the finished product to 6th through 12th grade students with varying skill levels as part of Milwaukee Recreations Summer Exciting Camps for Enrichment and Learning (EXCEL).

Summer EXCEL brief summary and background:
Milwaukee Recreations Summer EXCEL (Exciting Camps for Enrichment and Learning) program provides enriching learning experiences for youth during the summer. Summer EXCEL programs typically take place at locations that operate CLC and Safe Place summer programs or at alternate facilities. The focus of MPS Summer EXCEL is to provide youth with a safe space for youth to participate in academic, recreation enrichment and youth development opportunities

During the summer, Summer Recreation Programs (Summer CLCs and Safe Places) at MPS elementary and K-8 schools operate from Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m.-6:00p.m. and middle/high school locations operate from 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Each summer program location serves an average of 55 to 100 or more participants daily. At elementary and K-8 locations, academic enrichment programming typically occurs in the morning before lunch. Summer Recreation Programs at MPS CLCs and Safe Places also provide daily meals and/or snacks.

Summer EXCEL 3D Printing Instructor Youth Instructor IV will provide 3D Printing camps at Carver School. This a part-time, summer program-only position. The Summer EXCEL 3D Printing Instructor Youth Instructor IV are expected to work 12 to 16 hours per week (3-4 hours per day, 4 days per week), Monday through Thursday during summer program academic enrichment programming from June 30th July 24, 2025

GOALS for Instruction Include:

The instructor will divide a class into pairs or groups of three. A daily lesson plan will be taught. Also, each group will work independently with the instructor when the machine prep and 3D printing starts.
1. The student will learn more about 3D printers (prep, materials and maintenance).
2. The student will be taught how to design 3D figures using TinkerCad.
3. These classes are Hands On so students will actually design and print 3D objects.
4. Each student and their group will have a project which will be completed by the final day of class.
Students will be provided with the following materials for class:
a. Access to a computer and internet to design 3D items (provided).
b. Access to 3D printers.
c. All printing materials will be provided.

Reports to the Recreation Supervisor of the Summer EXCEL Camps

21 years of age or older.
Instructor of 3D Printing.
At least 2 years of teaching, 3D Printing and working with students of all ages.
Able to meet all scheduling needs of the required position.

Required Trainings:
Mandated Reporter Training (provided)
Child Maltreatment Training (Provided)

Previous work experience in a school setting with a diverse population.
Experience teaching, organizing, and leading.
CPR/First Aid training.

• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to develop lesson plans.
• Ability and willingness to communicate and engage students.
• Ability to supervise and manage groups of students.
• Enjoys working with students of all ages.

Working Environment:

Contributes as a team member to a working atmosphere that is friendly, cooperative, creative, energetic, and professional

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
This a part-time, summer program only position. Youth Instructor IV EXCEL 3D Printing Instructor is expected to work from 1:00p.m-3:00p.m., four days per week, Monday through Thursday, as part the Summer EXCEL program from June 30th - July 24th. Work schedule includes prep and instruction hours plus four additional hours weekly for program supply acquisition.