Rocket Launching Science Camp Counselors

Mad Science of West New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization seeks enthusiastic individuals to inspire young minds through exciting science programs. As a Mad Scientist, you will engage elementary-aged kids with hands-on activities, including launching rockets and conducting thrilling experiments. With themes like BRIXOLOGY and NASA STEM Explorers, you'll create unforgettable experiences that spark a love for science. This role offers flexible scheduling with half and full-day camps, allowing you to work according to your availability. Join a team dedicated to making science accessible and fun for the next generation!

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with kids and ensuring their safety during activities.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment for science programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend training and ensure safety during camp activities.
• Engage with kids and make science fun through hands-on experiments.
• Drive to various camp locations with necessary equipment.

Skills

Engagement with children

Safety awareness

Ability to lift equipment

Driving skills

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

As a Mad Scientist, you will inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers through our innovative activities that show kids what science is really all about. We strive to teach kids science in a digestible manner that will stay with them for a lifetime.

You will present awesome, hands-on science programs to elementary-aged kids, including launching your very own rockets hundreds of feet into the air and performing many other thrilling experiments! Kids (and adults) will be amazed! Camp themes include BRIXOLOGY, NASA STEM Explorers, Robots: Paths to Power, Underground Explorers, Chemical Curiosities, and many more! We have worked in collaboration with Crayola, NASA, and Lego to develop some of our science programs!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Attend orientation and training prior to attending camp.
• Ensure the safety of the kids during camp.
• Engage with the kids during the activities and experiments. The goal is for the kids to have fun, not sit through a lecture.
• Must be able to lift equipment in kits, which can vary in size and weight (heavier kits have wheels). Your vehicle must be able to accommodate the equipment for camp.
• Must be able to drive to and from camp with your own vehicle. Camps near you include locations in Moorestown, Cherry Hill, Washington Township, and more.

Schedule and Pay

• You can either work half or full day camps. You do not have to work full day camps, but the more availability you have, the more you can work. Camps run Monday-Friday.

Half day: 9am-12:30pm or 12:30-3:30pm.

Full day: 9am-3:30pm.

• Half day camps pay $325.00 per week, and full day camps pay $575.00 per week.