AI Literacy Lead (Arlington Heights)

Part-time

Overture Games

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

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At a glance

Compensation

$70/hr

Location

Arlington Heights, ILHybrid

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

US work authorization required

Job overview

Overture Games is hiring an AI Literacy Lead (Arlington Heights). Overture Games seeks an AI Literacy Lead to teach its ‘Create New Worlds’ program to children in Arlington Heights and nearby communities. The role involves delivering engaging AI‑focused lessons, facilitating group activities, and providing feedback while using classroom technology. Candidates should be curious about creative tech, comfortable with children, and able to travel to schools and community centers.

Key focus areas include Teach "Create New Worlds" classes, delivering engaging AI‑focused lessons to small groups of students., Facilitate classroom activities, adapt lessons, and provide rapid feedback to maintain student engagement., and Review lesson plans and operate classroom technology to ensure smooth session delivery..

Successful candidates bring Pass Standard Background Checks For Working With Children, Car Or Reliable Transportation To Schools/Community Centers, and Available At Least 3 Days/Week Between 2pm-6pm. Important skills include Using Technology In The Classroom, Laptop, Projector, Basic Web Tools, Storytelling, and Games. Preferred (not required): Creativity, Writing, Problem Solving, and Digital Literacy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Using Technology in the ClassroomLaptopProjectorBasic Web ToolsCreativityWritingProblem SolvingDigital LiteracyAI EthicsStorytellingWorld-BuildingGame Design ThinkingAI LiteracyAI SafetyFacilitationAdaptabilityGiving FeedbackCollaborationCuriosity About Creative TechGamesLearning AgilityOpen to FeedbackWorking With KidsLeading Groups ConfidentlyCommunication With StudentsCommunication With ParentsClassroom ManagementGroup TeachingCamp CounselingYouth MentorshipArtRoboticsSTEM/STEAM

Qualifications

Pass Standard Background Checks for Working With ChildrenCar or Reliable Transportation to Schools/Community CentersAvailable at Least 3 Days/Week Between 2pm-6pmExperience Working With Children in a Group/Classroom/Camp EnvironmentTravel to Schools and Community Centers in Arlington Heights IL and Surrounding AreasExperience Working at Schools, After-School Programs, or Community Centers

Full job description

AI Literacy Lead, Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights IL and surrounding areas (Mount Prospect, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Rolling Meadows)
Comfortable using technology in the classroom (laptop, projector, basic web tools) Why join Overture? At Overture Games, we believe every kid should be a creator-not just a consumer-of the technology shaping their world. We started three years ago at Northwestern with a simple idea: teach AI through play. Today our 'Create New Worlds' program runs in schools and community centers across the country, and we're hiring teachers in Arlington Heights IL to keep up with demand. If you're excited about games, storytelling, and giving kids a healthy, hands-on introduction to AI, we'd love to meet you.

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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