The Company
Founded in 1992, Tamwood is part of the ILAC Education Group, an industry leader with a mission to change lives through education and create opportunities for international students to achieve their dreams.
Tamwood is renowned for providing immersive summer camp experiences at elite university campuses across North America, including at UCLA, University of San Franciso and Fordham University in the USA and University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University in Canada.
Tamwood also offers English language and study & work programs in Toronto and Vancouver and operates working holiday and volunteer programs abroad for Canadian youth under the Government of Canada's International Experience Canada program.
Spend the summer of a lifetime helping international youth learn, explore, and grow
Tamwood International Camps welcomes young learners ages 11–17 to explore artificial intelligence through hands-on projects, real-world challenges, and learning through discovery. Campers participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports, arts & crafts, adventure challenges, and excursions, while building confidence, independence, curiosity, and lifelong friendships.
That's where you come in
We're seeking enthusiastic, tech savvy AI Academy Instructors who love working with youth and are passionate about inquiry-based learning and AI as a human-centered design tool.
Academy Overview
The AI Academy empowers learners to move from passive users of technology to thoughtful creators who understand how artificial intelligence works, where it can be applied, and how it impacts people and communities. Through hands on projects, inquiry-driven learning, and real-world exploration, learners build technical skills, creative confidence, and ethical awareness, culminating in a final project "AI for Good Expo."
Role Summary
The AI Academy Instructor plans and facilitates a two-week sequence of engaging, project-based classes that integrate foundational AI literacy, beginner friendly ML tools, design thinking, responsible use, and teamwork. The instructor guides small groups to research local challenges, build simple prototypes, and present their ideas at the AI for Good Expo.
Teaching Responsibilities
• Deliver Engaging,ProjectBasedLessons
• Plan and teach daily classes alignedwiththeTamwoodCampsAI Academycurriculum.
• Break down AI conceptsintoage-appropriate activities.
• Facilitatehandsonprojects, mini sprints, and design challenges.
• Connect learning toplacebasedexploration (e.g., local observationsandexcursions that inspire project ideas).
• Facilitatethe'AI for GoodExpo'andcoordinate pitches,feedback,and graduation/certificates.
• Daily Preparation & Instructional Materials
• Prepare lesson plans alignedwiththeTamwoodCampsAI Academysyllabus andlearningoutcomes.
• Create slides, worksheets, and project templates; curate safe,age-appropriate AI tools and platforms.
• Support set-upofrequiredstudentdevices, accounts, and demo environments; troubleshoot minor tech issues.
• Student Support & Classroom Management
• Supervise students during breaks and schedulednonclasstimes, as assigned.
• Maintain anEnglish-onlyenvironment in the classroom.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and energetic atmosphere consistent with the spirit of summer camp.
• Model responsible technologyuseandadapt content for diverse skill levels.
Reporting & Administrative Duties
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainingsessions.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time, including daily attendance,trackingproject milestones, andparticipatingin graduation ceremonies.
• Report to the Head Teacher and Academic Manager (and Camp Director, asrequired).
• Collaborate with the Academic Manger toarrangeone guest speaker per Academy Cohort.
Desired Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Computer Science, Education, STEM, Digital Media, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or mentoring children/teens; camps or experiential programs a strong asset.
• Foundational understanding ofAI/ML concepts,generative AI tools and prompt design, andethical AI.
• Confidence usingbeginnerfriendlyAItools.
• Strong digital literacy (cloud tools, Chromebooks/laptops, file management).
• Effectiveinterpersonal skills with the ability to solve problems, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced camp environment.
• Experience withproject-basedlearning, design thinking, youth hackathons, or showcasesis anasset.
Location: SFU (Burnaby)
Contract dates: July 5 to July 25
Working days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
Apply Now We are accepting applications immediately This posting is for an existing vacancy.
All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tamwood is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process.
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