Part-Time Science-U Summer Camp Director / Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State's Office of Science Outreach on the University Park campus seeks Camp Director and Instructor roles for the Science-U summer camp program. Successful applicants will contribute to high-energy, hands-on science experiences for campers during the camp season and work with the Science-U Director to plan curricula and supervise staff and campers.

Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; First Aid/CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver science curricula with staff and campers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Science-U Director to plan, execute and deliver Science-U curricula to staff and campers.
• Help Science-U staff supervise campers and ensure youth safety.
• Prepare and implement high-energy, hands-on science experiences for campers.

Skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Camp Director / Instructor roles for the Science-U summer camp program. Successful applicants will contribute to creating high-energy, hands-on science experiences for our campers during the camp season on the University Park, PA campus. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to fulfill all job duties.

Job duties could include: partnering with the Science-U Director to plan execute and deliver successful Science-U curricula to Science-U student staff and campers helping Science-U student staff supervise campers and ensure youth safety during the camp Appropriate science background for relevant camp(s) required. First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Remuneration: Rate commensurate with position. For a complete listing of camps offered, please go to the Science-U website (sciencecamps.psu.edu).

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of relevant experience and a resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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