Hands-On Science Camp Counselor

Congo Camp; Falls Church (VA); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Congo Camp in Falls Church, Virginia seeks a Science Counselor to lead daily science blocks, plan activities, and ensure safety. You’ll oversee planning, prep, instruction, and post-activity breakdown for engaging, age-appropriate science experiences.

Ideal candidates have experience with youth science, strong lesson planning, and pediatric first aid/CPR or the ability to obtain it before the season. This role emphasizes organization, safety, and adaptability.

Qualificações

• Experience teaching or leading youth science activities.
• Strong lesson planning with safe, time-feasible experiments.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
• Organized, safety-minded communicator with outdoor comfort.

Responsabilidades

• Plan age-appropriate arts & crafts activities for the summer: create lesson plans, project samples, and supply lists aligned to camp themes.
• Prepare materials and spaces for each activity.
• Lead science activities for multiple groups daily; model techniques and differentiation for varied abilities and needs.
• Uphold lab and field safety (PPE, SDS awareness, allergy considerations, ventilation).
• Manage inventory and request supplies within budget; track storage and expiration.
• Monitor risk and environment; report hazards; complete incident reports as directed.
• Coordinate with Counselors for behavior expectations and smooth transitions.
• Meet ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and flexibility; perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Lesson planning

Science education

Youth engagement

Outdoor/field science

Safety-minded

Formação académica

Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Education or science background

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Congo Camp in Falls Church, Virginia seeks a Science Counselor to lead daily science blocks, plan activities, and ensure safety. You’ll oversee planning, prep, instruction, and post-activity breakdown for engaging, age-appropriate science experiences.

Ideal candidates have experience with youth science, strong lesson planning, and pediatric first aid/CPR or the ability to obtain it before the season. This role emphasizes organization, safety, and adaptability.