STEAM Programs Lead (LTE)

Cross Plains; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cross Plains in Wisconsin is seeking a STEAM Programs Lead to run summer enrichment programs for the Recreation Department. You will teach classes with an assistant, take attendance, communicate with caregivers, and manage materials.

The role runs 10–18 hours per week from mid-June to early August, with potential to combine duties with Senior Camp Counselor. Prior experience in education or recreation is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and leading children in a safe and structured environment.
• Creative ideas and an interest in arts, crafts, building with LEGO/paper/cardboard, and other class subjects.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Capable of carrying out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working with children across a wide range of ages and abilities, including children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach program content and organize class structure to meet participants' needs.
• Be familiar with how to do activities in the curriculum.
• Explain/demonstrate skills, games, or techniques for a safe, fun, and successful experience.
• Take daily attendance.
• Transport equipment and other supplies to program site and return it after classes.
• Coordinate with Recreation Coordinator to ensure supplies and access to sites.
• Assign STEAM staff tasks as needed and manage small groups.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Teaching children

Creative ideas

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Flexible with ages/abilities

Education

Education/ Recreation background

Job description

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Under the general direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the STEAM Programs Lead is responsible for running the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math summer enrichment programs for the Recreation Department. The STEAM Programs Lead will teach classes along with an assistant using pre-planned lessons or creating their own, take attendance, communicate with caregivers, and collect and transport materials needed for classes.

It is possible to hold this position as well as work as a Senior Camp Counselor, if desired.

Term of Employment:

The Recreation Staff Lead will work between 10-18 hours per week from mid-June to early August.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.

• Teach program content and organize class structure to meet the needs of participants
• Be familiar with how to do the activities in the curriculum
• Explain/demonstrate skills, games, or techniques to help participants have a safe, fun, and successful experience
• Take daily attendance
• Transport equipment and other supplies to program site and return it at the end of the program
• Work with the Recreation Coordinator to ensure that there are enough supplies and equipment for the programs, there is access to program sites, and other logistics
• Assign STEAM Program Staff tasks as needed, such as demonstrating skills or games, working with a small group, keeping participants together and focused
• Other related duties

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience teaching and leading children in a safe and structured environment
• Creative ideas and an interest in arts, crafts, building with Lego/paper/cardboard, and other class subjects
• Detail oriented, organized, and can multi-task
• Capable of carrying out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with children who are a wide range of ages and abilities, including children with disabilities

Familiarity with leading groups in a camp, childcare, or educational setting. Experience or training in education, recreation, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, or related field preferred. Able to drive and have reliable access to a vehicle to transport supplies to the program site. First Aid and CPR or willingness to become trained. Able to be present for most or all of the Mondays-Thursdays from mid-June to early August.