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STEAM Teacher: Creative AI Literacy (Hinsdale)

Part-time

Overture Games

Hinsdale, ILHybridPart-time$70/hrPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70/hr
Location
Hinsdale, ILHybrid
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Overture Games is hiring a STEAM Teacher: Creative AI Literacy (Hinsdale). Overture Games seeks an energetic STEAM Teacher to deliver its Creative AI Literacy program to 8‑14 year olds in Hinsdale, IL and surrounding communities, teaching storytelling, world‑building, game design thinking, and age‑appropriate AI concepts while fostering creativity and digital literacy.

Key focus areas include Teach "Create New Worlds" classes for children, delivering engaging lessons to 5‑12 students centered on storytelling, world‑building, game design thinking, and AI literacy, Facilitate, adapt, and give feedback to keep students engaged and collaborating, and Review lesson plans and use classroom tech stack to run smooth sessions.

Successful candidates bring Pass Standard Background Checks, Have A Car Or Reliable Transportation, and Available At Least 3 Days/Week Between 2pm-6pm. Important skills include Using Technology In The Classroom, Storytelling, World-Building, and AI Literacy. Preferred (not required): Game Design Thinking, AI Safety, Engaging Lessons, and Facilitation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Using Technology in the ClassroomStorytellingWorld-BuildingGame Design ThinkingAI LiteracyAI SafetyEngaging LessonsFacilitationAdaptabilityGiving FeedbackProblem-Solving in the ClassroomReview Lesson PlansUse Classroom Tech StackCuriosity About Creative TechAlways LearningOpen to FeedbackEnjoys Working With KidsLead a Group ConfidentlyGreat Communicator With Students and ParentsHigh-Energy FacilitatorClassroom ManagementWritingArtRoboticsSTEM/STEAM

Qualifications

Pass Standard Background ChecksHave a Car or Reliable TransportationAvailable at Least 3 Days/Week Between 2pm-6pmExperience Working With Children in a Group/Classroom/Camp EnvironmentTravel to Schools and Community Centers in Hinsdale IL and Surrounding AreasBackground in Group TeachingCamp CounselingYouth MentorshipExperience Working at Schools, After-School Programs, or Community Centers

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

STEAM Teacher: Creative AI Literacy, Hinsdale IL & surrounding areas, Part-time Pay: $70 per hour

Qualifications

  • Must pass standard background checks for working with children
  • Must have a car (or reliable transportation to get to schools/community centers)
  • Must be available at least 3 days/week between 2pm-6pm
  • Experience working with children in a group/classroom/camp environment
  • Can travel to schools and community centers in Hinsdale IL and surrounding areas (Burr Ridge, Western Springs, Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, Westmont)
  • Comfortable using technology in the classroom (laptop, projector, basic web tools) Why join Overture? Overture is building the future of creative learning. We're a Northwestern-founded team that has raised investment to develop our own kids-first game technology, and our 'Create New Worlds' program teaches AI literacy through storytelling, world-building, and game design. This season we're growing in Hinsdale IL and looking for energetic teachers who want to spark creativity in 8-14 year olds.

Benefits

  • Flexible Hours: 2-10 hours/week. Choose your days within after-school hours (3:00pm-5:00pm).
  • Impact: Help kids build real-world skills: creative thinking, writing, problem solving, digital literacy, and AI ethics.
  • Competitive Compensation: $70/hr + bonus opportunities
  • Professional Development: Training + ongoing support. Learn a modern creative-tech curriculum you can grow with. Responsibilities
  • Teach "Create New Worlds" classes for children - Deliver engaging lessons to 5-12 students (roughly ages 8-14), centered on storytelling + world-building, game design thinking, and age-appropriate AI literacy + AI safety.
  • Facilitate, adapt, and give feedback - Keep students engaged and collaborating; problem-solve in the classroom and provide fast feedback to improve the program.
  • Come prepared - Review our lesson plans and tools (provided) and use our classroom tech stack to run smooth sessions.
  • Participate in training - Complete onboarding + training before leading classes and join periodic coaching/check-ins as we scale. What We're Looking For
  • Curiosity about creative tech (AI, games, storytelling, design-even if you're new)
  • Always learning and open to feedback
  • Enjoys working with kids and can lead a group confidently
  • Great communicator with students and parents
  • High-energy facilitator who can turn a room into a creative studio fast Extra Credit
  • Classroom management experience
  • Background in group teaching, camp counseling, or youth mentorship
  • Interest in writing, art, game design, robotics, STEM/STEAM
  • Experience working at schools, after-school programs, or community centers

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