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Description
Ready to elevate eSports education? Join the eSports Academy in Austin, TX!
At eSports Academy, we're on a mission to tap into the immense potential of millions of young gamers, aged 10-14 (5th-8th grade), who spend hours each day immersed in video game worlds. We've harnessed the power of adaptive learning apps to create a radically new school where we can transform students' lives by enhancing academic outcomes, developing life skills, bridging the physical and online worlds, and elevating overall happiness.
eSports Academy is not your typical school; it's a pioneering venture anchored in using a student's natural passion to drive their education. We've meticulously designed a learning institution that will take these young gamers to the next level, preparing them for high school and life beyond video games. Our commitment is to turn them into academic stars while they acquire invaluable life and social skills, all while having a blast.
Instead of teachers, we hire entertaining, energetic, and inspiring individuals like you who connect with students on a peer level. In this role, you are an explorer, igniting students' curiosity, guiding them toward ambitious academic goals, and shifting their perception of school from a chore to a thrilling pursuit of knowledge and expertise.
If you're passionate about competitive video gaming, eSports, and technology, then eSports Academy is where you belong. Join us in the vibrant heart of Austin, Texas, and become a part of our mission to inspire and guide the next generation of gamers and innovators.
What you will be doing
- Level Up Sessions: Dive into the world of eSports with 5-8th grade students in interactive sessions that enhance their gaming skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork, setting them on a path to academic excellence.
- Upholding High Standards: You will be the standard-bearer for both academic and eSports sessions, helping students embrace a high-performance culture.
What you will NOT be doing
- Traditional Teaching: Say goodbye to tedious lectures and mundane classroom routines. At eSports Academy, students thrive through hands-on experiences and interactive gaming.
- One-Size-Fits-All Approach: We're not about cookie-cutter education. We recognize each student's unique strengths and tailor our motivational approaches accordingly.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any subject
- Experience performing at an elite level (Division 1 sports, Presidential Scholar, etc.)
- High level of energy and a desire to boost others up
- Proven experience coaching, mentoring, or tutoring youth to achieve ambitious goals
- A desire to connect, inspire, and motivate 5-8th grade students
- A passion for eSports, video gaming, technology, or computer science
- Legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship
- Willingness to relocate to Austin, TX
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
Crossover's skill assessment process combines innovative AI power with decades of human research, to take the guesswork, human bias, and pointless filters out of recruiting high-performing teams.
Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
Pass English Proficiency Test.
Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.
Ace An Interview Or Two.
Accept Job Offer.
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