Summer 2025 STEM Camp Counselor + Instructor (Upper West Side ONLY)

Launch Math LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Launch Math LLC is seeking passionate Summer STEM Camp Counselors & Instructors for summer 2025. Ideal candidates will inspire K-7 kids through engaging STEM activities covering various topics like coding, robotics, and engineering. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with provided curriculum materials.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children ages 5-12 is preferred.
• Current Child CPR/First Aid Certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating hands-on STEM projects for K-7 students.
• Working daily from late June to August.
• Creating engaging activities related to coding, robotics, and engineering.

Skills

Knowledgeable in various sciences

Ability to create computer programs

Passion for building hands-on projects

Job description

Launch Math + Science Centers provide K through 7th grade kids with inspiring STEM-based summer camps (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). We are hiring Summer 2025 STEM Camp Counselors & Instructors. Our Instructors are passionate and creative people who believe in the Launch mission: To inspire children to love and learn math and science.

The Launch summer program consists of weeklong camps covering various STEM themes ranging from coding and engineering, to physics and robotics. Camps are divided into three grade groups: K-1st, 2nd to 4th grades, and 5th to 7th grades. Many of Launch's camps also have an outdoor component where kids participate in traditional camp activities, as well as math and science based outdoor projects.

Camp topics may include:

• Coding With Scratch and Scratch Jr.
• Coding With Python
• Game Design
• Animation
• Zoology
• Physics
• Kerbal Space Program
• Civil Engineering
• Geology
• Robotics
• And more!

• A passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
• Knowledgeable in various sciences
• Ability to create computer programs using one or more programming languages a plus (including but not limited to: ScratchJr, Scratch, and Python)
• Personable, friendly, reliable, committed, focused and communicative
• Previous experience working with children ages 5-12
• Current Child CPR/First Aid Certifications are a plus
• Available to work Mon through Fri from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM during late June, July, and August (you may specify weekly availability on application)
• Most important, the belief that every student can learn and love math and science

• All curriculum and class materials are provided (you do NOT need to create lesson plans)
• Two UWS locations in New York City
• Compensation: Approximately $620-$660 per week ($16.50/hr for 37.5 to 40 hrs per week)
• Potential additional compensation: Discretionary bonus for superior work and reliable attendance

*We receive a high volume of resumes and are unable to respond to all applicants. If we feel that your qualifications are a good fit for this role we will reach out with information regarding next steps.*