Digital Skills Instructor – Student Work Placement Program

Important Notice: This position is contingent on the candidate being approved by the federal Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). Employment can only proceed once the funder confirms eligibility and approves the placement.

Role Overview

The Digital Skills Instructor delivers engaging, structured digital‑learning experiences for youth, helping participants build foundational digital literacy, problem‑solving skills, and confidence using creative and educational technologies. This role focuses on guiding students through hands‑on digital activities, supporting basic coding logic, facilitating teamwork, and ensuring safe, positive digital engagement.

Responsibilities may include facilitating Minecraft Education lessons, digital challenges, creative problem‑solving activities, and introductory technology tasks that build early digital fluency. The Instructor helps maintain a supportive learning environment, provides individualized assistance, and ensures smooth delivery of digital programming across Mastermind Youth Foundation initiatives.

About Mastermind Youth Foundation

Mastermind Youth Foundation is a youth education and career‑development organization that equips young people with real‑world skills, hands‑on experience, and industry‑aligned pathways across STEM, agriculture, media, and creative sectors. Our model is built on experiential learning: youth operate real systems, manage real projects, and contribute directly to community outcomes.

We create “learning‑by‑doing” environments where youth gain practical experience, workplace readiness, and confidence while contributing to meaningful community initiatives. Our programs help participants build clear pathways into employment, entrepreneurship, post‑secondary education, and local industry sectors.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person