Science Summer Camp Lead Instructor

Club SciKidz Maryland

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 26,162 - 29,120

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

All lessons and activities provided

No nights or weekends

Job summary

A summer camp organization in Annapolis is looking for Lead Instructors to supervise and educate children aged 4-15 during exciting science and technology camps. Candidates should be at least 20 years old with experience leading groups and a passion for mentoring children. Staff work hours are Monday to Friday with competitive pay starting at $575 per week, and certified teachers starting at $640. Join us and help kids have a fun, hands-on learning summer!

Qualifications

Must enjoy working with children and have experience leading groups.
Preference for certified teachers or majors in education.
Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise campers and implement provided lessons.
Engage kids while maintaining a safe environment.
Work collaboratively with staff to enhance the camp experience.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to lead a group

Reliability

Passion for teaching

Education

At least 20 years old

Certified teacher or education major preferred

Job description

Club SciKidz MD offers science and technology summer camps for children ages 4-15 years in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, and Montgomery counties. We are hiring Lead Instructors to work at our Annapolis location. The Lead Instructor position is for folks at least 20 years old and have at least one year experience teaching and leading a group of children. Preference given to certified teachers, education majors, and other individuals working in the education/day care fields.

Our Annapolis location camps run from June 15th-July 31st, and run Monday-Friday. Staff hours are approximately 8:30am-4pm with one after care shift per week. Pay starts at $575 a week and is dependent on your experience working with children and the fields of science & technology. Certified teachers start at $640 per week.

We are looking for folks who:

Must be at least 20 years old
Enjoy working with children
Have experience working with, teaching and leading a group of up to 18 children
Want to help campers have a great summer as they learn science & technology
Passionate about providing children with hands-on learning experiences
Are reliable & hard working; have reliable transportation
Can commit to work at least 4 weeks; preference given to applicants who can work all 6 weeks. If interested, additional weeks are available the last half of the summer at our Odenton location
Having [some] experience with technology is a plus, but NOT a requirement

Daily responsibilities include:

Supervising campers
Implementing provided lessons (all lessons, materials & supplies are provided)
Keeping kids engaged, while maintaining a safe environment
Have fun with what you are doing
Being on time every day for your required shifts (you are scheduled by the week, so you work a whole week (Monday-Friday) for the weeks you are scheduled)
Working with other staff to provide an excellent camp experience

Why work for Club SciKidz this summer?