About Tech Kids Unlimited
Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU) is on a mission to empower neurodiverse students' lives by teaching computer science & tech skills; we harness their passion & expose them to careers in the field. Based in NYC, with a growing online presence, TKU inspires neurodiverse students to create & share the tools of technology in a supportive community. By addressing gaps in access to tech, TKU strives to change the paradigm for education & employment for neurodiverse students ages 7-22.
The Operations Manager is a key member of staff leadership at TKU. This position will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple aspects of the organization to maximize organizational procedures and guide growth. This individual reports directly to the Executive Director. They will work closely with the Executive Director along with the Development and Education teams to help the organization carry out its mission by establishing and sustaining operations and infrastructure to support current and new program initiatives. They should be organized, strategic and data-driven and care deeply about enriching the lives of neurodiverse students. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader who is excited about joining a small team on the verge of immense growth.
Systems, Finances & Data (70%)
Strategy & Team Management (20%)
Community Outreach (10%)
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As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU's portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.
Tech Kids Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org
Please include ‘Operations Manager’ in the subject line of the email.
No phone calls.
TKU is hiring a full-time Director of Education to lead TKU’s expanding and innovative educational offerings and all in-person programming. The Director of Education will manage an online learning program coordinator, a work-based learning coordinator and share a program associate with the ED. This person must be based in NYC, have extensive experience teaching computer science principles and digital media skills, and have experience working with youth and teens.
As a result of COVID-19, TKU pivoted to offer all of its programming online. The silver lining of this period has been the extended reach and impact of TKU’s programs on national and international students. Moving forward, TKU’s programs will be a hybrid of on-line and in-person offerings and the Director of Education will be responsible for a full portfolio of programming, and duties that include oversight of all teaching, learning and youth/teen activities, curriculum development and review, hiring and onboarding teaching staff, and more. TKU’s current programs include: multiple daily, after school and Sunday student workshops, career development programs for teens and young adults, special events and initiatives, parent workshops and educational partnerships. The Director of Education will work closely with leadership and external partners to expand the TKU learning community to ensure that programs represent best practices in education for neurodiverse students (students with autism, ad(h)d, learning and emotional challenges). The ideal candidate will be a highly organized educator, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be passionate about pedagogy, digital literacy, and technology education, with a willingness to learn from and be inspired by TKU’s students and community.
Time and funds are available for professional development opportunities along with attendance at national educational conference.
As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU's portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.
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Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org with Director of Education as the subject of the email.
No phone calls.
Teachers create curriculum and teach technology and digital media arts workshops on a variety of topics to neurodiverse youth, teens, and young adults. Topics include Graphic Design, Coding, Game Design, Music Production, Video Editing, and more. Ideal candidates will be multidisciplinary. Teachers are trained and supported by the Education Director to complete work with neurodiverse learners and develop curriculum following TKU’s pedagogical model. Teachers must have previous teaching experience.
Hourly teaching rate: $55 per hour (prep time is included in the hourly teaching rate)
As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU's portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.
Tech Kids Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org
*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Teacher” in the subject line.
No phone calls.
Tech Counselors assist with students’ tech needs in the classroom. Students learn programming such as Graphic Design, Coding, Game Design, and more. Tech counselors will use their expertise to help the teacher and keep students engaged. Tech counselors should be kind and patient, but no experience working with children or neurodiverse students is required, although a plus. Opportunities to teach and be involved with more programming possible in the future.
Counselor Rate: $22 per hour
Candidates with teaching experience may be eligible for the Assistant Teacher Role. Assistant Teachers are responsible for reviewing the curriculum before class and being prepared to teach in the event the teacher is unable to lead the class.
Assistant Teacher Rate: $25 per hour.
As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU's portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.
TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.
Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org
*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Counselor” in the subject line.
The Social Worker will assist students with social and emotional support during workshops. Social Workers may work one-on-one with students as-needed to address social and emotional needs that arise during the workshop. Social Workers will be responsible for taking attendance and contacting parents/guardians about unexpected absences, conflicts, incidents and other concerning student behaviors or interactions during workshops. Social Workers will keep a log of student information related to support needs and behaviors to enable the workshop team to provide tailored support to learners. They will be asked to share insights with families at the end of the summer for students who enroll in many workshops.
Schedule Requirements
Must be available July 11th - August 12th 2022, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm ET to teach in-person in Downtown Brooklyn.
Additional virtual opportunities may be available between June 27th - August 19th, Monday - Friday, between 12:30pm - 6:45pm ET. Please let us know if you are interested in learning about these opportunities as well.
Hourly rate: $25 per hour
As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU's portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.
TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.
Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org
*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Social Worker” in the subject line.
The Occupational Therapist will work with students who are learning technology skills. The OT will lead brief activities throughout the day to keep students physically refreshed and add motor supplements to existing tasks. They will help with highlighting how skills/topics discussed during the workshop could be applied to develop work-related skills.
Schedule Requirements
Must be available July 11th - August 12th 2022, Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 5:00pm ET to teach in-person in Downtown Brooklyn.
Additional virtual opportunities may be available between June 27th - August 19th, Monday - Friday, between 12:30pm - 6:45pm ET. Please let us know if you are interested in learning about these opportunities as well.
Hourly rate: $25 per hour
As per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against COVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU's portal, and to have that vaccination documentation accepted by NYU.
TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.
Send resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org
*Please indicate the Job Title of “TKU Occupational Therapist” in the subject line.
Barriers to obtaining meaningful employment for autistic people are complex, despite often having STEM interests and strengths that are aligned with workforce needs. Researchers at City University of New York (Dr. Kristen Gillespie-Lynch) and New York University (Dr. Amy Hurst), Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU; an award-winning not-for-profit; Beth Rosenberg, Executive Director), and a participatory team of neurodivergent students are working on an NSF funded program around game design and employment skills workshop for autistic youth ONLINE, to run Summer of 2023. The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Research in Service to Practice NSF project is now in its final year. The aim of this project is to develop strategies that effectively engage autistic adolescents (ages 14-21) who are interested in pursuing careers in the tech industry.
Two Lead Technology (STEM) Educators with expertise in game design and programming are needed to lead two, 3-week, virtual workshops focusing on game design and employment skills. Students will learn game design basics, computational thinking, UI/UX, and story development for games. Students will also learn important employment skills such as self-advocacy, time management, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and tools for collaboration.
Although the actual teaching of the students happens this summer, we are looking to hire with a start date of mid-March so that curriculum development can begin. The program is being held entirely online which includes training, curriculum, etc.
Job site: Remote—Online via Zoom
TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. Accommodations depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.
Application Deadline: January 30 (rolling deadline) Start Date: March 2023
Please email the following application materials to: nsf@techkidsunlimited.org
Autistic people face barriers to obtaining meaningful employment despite often having STEM interests and strengths that are aligned with workforce needs. To provide students with these skills, researchers at City University of New York (Dr. Kristen Gillespie-Lynch), New York University (Dr. Amy Hurst), Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU; an award-winning not-for-profit; Beth Rosenberg, Executive Director), and a participatory team of neurodivergent students have been developing an online game design and employment skills workshop for autistic youth, to run Summer 2023. This National Science Foundation (NSF) research study is in its final year. The project aims to develop strategies that engage autistic adolescents (ages 14- 21), interested in pursuing careers in the tech industry.
An Assistant (STEM) Educator with expertise in game design and programming is needed to lead two, 3-week, virtual workshops on game design and employment skills. Students will learn game design basics, computational thinking, UI/UX, and story development, in addition to employment skills such as self-advocacy, time management, giving/receiving constructive feedback, and tools for collaboration.
This position and the workshops are entirely online.
The start date for this position is mid-April for the Assistant Teacher to attend staff training and review the curriculum before the workshop.
TKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a truly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more innovative and effective solutions to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a disability consistent with the law. Accommodations depends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case basis.
Application Deadline: January 30 (rolling deadline) or as soon as the position is filled.
Please email the following application materials to: nsf@techkidsunlimited.org
If you have any questions, please contact: nsf@techkidsunlimited.org
If you need assistance or accommodations to ensure a comfortable interview environment, please let us know.