Innovation Studio Summer Lead Instructor (Certified Educator – IT/Computer Science Focus)

Position Overview

The Innovation Studio Lead Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction across AI, AR, digital marketing, and product development, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, cultural literacy, and historical preservation.

This role leads project-based learning where students design AI-powered fan engagement campaigns and AR-driven experiences alongside Legacy Innovation Box products that translate the legacy of Ambassador Andrew Young into interactive, culturally grounded, and market-aligned formats.

The Lead Instructor ensures students connect technical skills with storytelling, branding, production workflows, and product supply chain concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead instruction across AI, AR, digital marketing, and innovation curriculum
• Facilitate project-based learning integrating sports activation, branding, and cultural storytelling
• Guide students in developing narrative-driven campaigns and product concepts rooted in civil rights history and community impact
• Support development of Legacy Innovation Boxes including storytelling, branding, packaging, and product flow
• Teach foundational concepts of product lifecycle including ideation, production, marketing, and distribution
• Integrate storytelling frameworks including audience engagement, narrative structure, and experiential design
• Incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices that center identity, history, and community relevance
• Supervise Technical Assistants and coordinate instructional support
• Monitor student progress across technical execution, storytelling, and product development

• Maintain a structured, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Lead preparation for culminating showcase including pitch development, marketing presentation, and product demonstration
• Collaborate with program leadership to align with program site engagement and public-facing storytelling outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Certified Teacher (Required)
• Certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum 2–3 years of teaching experience
• Experience delivering technology, digital media, business, or marketing instruction
• Ability to integrate interdisciplinary learning including storytelling, branding, or cultural content
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project-based or experiential learning models
• Familiarity with AI tools, AR platforms, or digital marketing systems
• Experience teaching entrepreneurship, business concepts, or product development
• Background in culturally responsive teaching or social studies integration
• Experience in summer programs, workforce programs, or innovation labs

Core Competencies

• Instructional leadership in technology and digital innovation
• Integration of storytelling, branding, and technical learning
• Product development and supply chain awareness
• Cultural competency and historical awareness
• Youth workforce development and mentoring

Pay: From $3,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Atlanta, GA 30313 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person