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Learning Lead - Middle East Region

Location: Candidate should be based in or willing to relocate to the UAE or Saudi Arabia

Type: Full Time

About Endless Studios:

Endless Studios is a youth-centered studio where the next generation of creators apprentice with professionals to create worlds and develop games. Inspired by the collective culture of open source software communities and the creative culture of game modding communities, Endless Studios operates as a globally distributed, massively open youth-focused game making studio and learning community. Through prior products like Minecraft.Edu, Gamestar Mechanic, The Endless Mission, Terminal Two, and XPrize Connect Code Games Challenge, the founding team at Endless Studios has touched the lives of millions over the past 10 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a team of instructors in delivering quality educational programs to schools and organizations in the region;
• Providing training, support and guidance to mentors to ensure consistent delivery of educational programs;
• Teaching and running in-person and online programs;
• Serving as a sales liaison, building relationships with schools, organizations and other stakeholders to increase enrollment and expand the company's reach;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with educational partners and stakeholders in the region;
• Leading curriculum design in game making ;
• Ensuring that all educational programs are aligned with the company's mission and values, and meet the needs of students and schools;
• Collaborating with the internal team to ensure seamless integration of educational programs with the company's products and services.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a senior education leadership role;
• A personal passion for games, as well as a literacy of gaming history, genres, etc.;
• Ability to design and implement curriculum in in the disciplines of game making;
• Strong track record of successfully leading and managing teams in delivering education programs;
• Proven experience in building relationships with schools, organizations and other stakeholders;
• Strong understanding of 21st century skills and the ability to translate this into educational programs;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Excitement at the prospect of working in a rapidly-evolving environment;
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong preference.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small and ambitious team with a mission to bring youth in the region into one of the fastest growing global youth game making initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of education in the region.

Endless Studios values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.