STEM Day Camp Instructor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering & Design Camp Instructor for a seasonal role at a premier Jewish Day Camp in Denver. This position offers a unique opportunity to inspire and mentor children through hands-on STEM activities while fostering a fun and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, passionate about working with kids, and eager to contribute to a vibrant camp community. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and personal growth, making a lasting impact on young campers' lives this summer!

Benefits

Specialized Training in Program Instruction

Comprehensive One-Week Orientation

Support from Camp Leadership Team

Ongoing Professional Development

Fitness & Aquatics Membership

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with experience working with children.
• First Aid & CPR certifications are required before camp starts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate engaging STEM-based activities for campers.
• Ensure inclusive practices and support counselors in camper care.

Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Classroom Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant College Coursework

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center - Denver, CO

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.25 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Description

Camp Shai is the JCC in Denver’s premier Jewish Day Camp serving children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome. At Camp Shai, we offer a variety of engaging and fun activities, from sports to theater to engineering, helping campers build skills, bolster confidence, and create magical summer camp memories. We emphasize universal values of kindness (chesed), respect (kavod), community (kehillah), courage (ometz lev), and good attitude (ruach).

Camp is the perfect environment for campers to develop skills outside of the classroom and build their confidence. Your work will support campers in improving their ability to make and maintain friendships, increase confidence to try new activities, and create a safe space for everyone. Being a staff member at camp helps you gain skills in a concrete, hands-on, and fun way!

We are seeking individuals for the Engineering & Design Camp Instructor role who are adaptable, goal-oriented, and excited to work in a fast-paced and fun environment. The Engineering & Design Camp Instructor will work directly with campers each day to facilitate hands-on STEM-based activities, provide mentorship and support, and create a fun and supportive environment.

Our Ideal Candidate

• You are eager to share your knowledge of design concepts, engineering methodology, or other STEM-related pursuits.
• You are flexible and excited by challenges that require creative problem-solving and determination.
• You are passionate about working with kids and creating a welcoming, creative, and fun environment that celebrates learning and growth.
• You enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are ready to bring that camp energy this summer.
• You want to grow your skillset and are ready to both give and receive feedback.
• You are a team player that relishes opportunities to collaborate with your colleagues.
• You exercise patience and empathy and exude positivity.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and add to Camp Shai’s activity curriculum with engaging instruction that correlates with the summer’s themes.
• Organize and facilitate drama activities that are engaging, age-appropriate, and fun.
• Ensure inclusive practices are implemented to make camp accessible for all campers.
• Support counselors to provide direct camper care and supervision while fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Contribute to and facilitate activities at camp including camp-wide community rituals, traditions, and programs.
• Mitigate camper behaviors using classroom management techniques, enforcing safety policies, emergency procedures, and camp rules.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings as determined by Camp Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Camp Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold at least 1 year (460 hours) of verifiable experience working with children.
• Must obtain First Aid & CPR certifications before the start date of camp.
• Must be able to fulfill requirements for employment at the Staenberg-Loup JCC, including background screening and compliance with CDHS law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in either a school or camp environment.
• Completion of some relevant college coursework, high school diploma, or GED.
• Previous STEM-related instruction a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• This job requires personnel to have operative auditory and visual functioning and the ability to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day.
• Working conditions may include being in indoor, open classroom spaces and extended time outdoors under the sun.

Advantages of Working at Camp Shai

• Specialized Training in Program Instruction Before Camp.
• Comprehensive One-Week Orientation Before Camp.
• Support and Mentorship from Camp Leadership Team.
• Ongoing Professional Development and Individualized Performance Feedback.
• Fitness & Aquatics Membership During Time of Employment.
• Involvement in a Fun-Loving Community of Camp Professionals.

Benefits Overview

This is a seasonal job and is ineligible for benefits.

Note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility required of an employee in this position; however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.

The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.