Lead Summer Science Educator

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering girls and non-binary kids in STEM! As a Lead Summer Science Educator, you will inspire young minds through engaging science activities while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. This role is perfect for educators or education majors looking to make a difference in the lives of middle school girls. You will lead daily lessons, manage classroom dynamics, and provide one-on-one support to campers with unique needs. If you are enthusiastic, flexible, and ready to tackle challenges, this is the opportunity for you to shine and help shape the future of aspiring scientists!

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching or childcare for kids ages 9 to 14 is essential.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily science activities and ensure campers have a positive experience.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive camp environment for all participants.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Camp Counselors.

Skills

Leadership

Child Management

Organization

Communication

Education

Coursework in Early Childhood Education

Experience in Child Development

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Department Overview:

Stellar Tech Girls is a small, local company dedicated to increasing diversity in STEM by inspiring and empowering girls and non-binary kids ages 9 to 14. During the summer, we run half-day one-week camps with different scientific themes, so kids can come back throughout the summer to explore new topics. Our campers love meeting other girls who are passionate about science, learning from female role models in STEM, building hands-on projects, watching science experiments explode, and crafting with our colorful art supplies. We provide a fun, welcoming environment that encourages girls to build confidence and learn how to take on challenges by problem solving like an engineer. Our camps are run by our Founder & Program Director, a Lead Summer Science Educator, and a team of Camp Counselors. We are a close-knit team of women and non-binary folks who love inspiring middle school girls and know that confidence in STEM can set them up to be their best selves and change the world for the better.

Anticipated Start Date: June 9, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): August 22, 2024

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule:

1. Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm
2. No weekend work required
3. (Preferred) 1 Week Camp Prep with Program Director: June 9 - 13
4. (Required) 8 Weeks of Camp: June 16 – June 27 + July 14 – Aug 22
5. Two weeks off around 4th of July (no camp)

Salary/Wage Range: Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $18.00

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications:

• Experience with teaching or childcare for kids ages 9 to 14.
• Science education experience preferred but not required.
• Coursework in early childhood, child development, or special education.
• Strong leadership experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to complete prior to start of employment).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Confident managing a large group of children.
• Must be organized, responsible, and dependable.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

About the Job: We are looking for the right person to join our small, passionate team in an important leadership position for the summer camp season. The Lead Summer Science Educator will work closely with our Program Director and a team of Camp Counselors to lead daily science activities throughout the summer. This person will be responsible for ensuring that all campers are engaged and have a positive experience. We are proud of the welcoming environment we have developed that allows girls to explore their interests in STEM while building confidence, making new friends, and having fun. Creating this inclusive setting requires a staff who can identify the unique needs of each kid and be proactive to ensure that everyone is enjoying their time at camp. This position will be responsible for extra one-on-one time with campers who have minor learning or behavioral needs, so experience with special education is a plus. This job would be perfect for an educator looking for a summer position or an education major who is passionate about working with middle school girls. If you are excited to join the Stellar Tech Girls team but are not sure if you have the qualifications, please reach out! We are hiring for different levels of experience this summer and would love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead daily science activities (all lesson plans and materials will be provided).
• Create a welcoming and inclusive camp environment.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure positive teamwork.
• Work one-on-one with kids who have extra learning or behavioral needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Manage daily set up, clean up, and snack time performed by Camp Counselors.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to high school and college aged Camp Counselors.
• …and more! You will be an important leader at a small, local business working closely with our Founder & Program Director. You must be flexible and proactive, willing to tackle the unexpected with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to move around a classroom to work one-on-one with students throughout the day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/