Summer Camp Educational Instructor

Wiz Kids Foundation; Flossmoor (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation in the Chicago area seeks an Education Instructor for Summer Camp. Teach Art, Spanish, Dance, Drama, Coding, Creative Writing, and Mock Trial in a makerspace with collaboration from instructional design and makerspace teams.

You will create inclusive, hands-on lessons, guide the design process, ensure safety, assess progress, and communicate with parents. Compensation starts at $27.50 per hour for the summer season.

Qualifications

• Illinois teaching certification with PEL endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Work with instructional design to tailor lessons for makerspace.
• Collaborate to integrate tech, crafting, and design into projects.
• Create inclusive environment to foster creativity.
• Guide design process using various materials and tools.
• Lead hands-on activities with safety protocols.
• Document progress and provide feedback.
• Conduct project-based assessments and outcomes.
• Present material using best practices.
• Maintain classroom conduct and attendance as needed.
• Discuss student progress with parents.
• Care for materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Promote positive interaction among students.
• Serve as substitute instructor if needed.
• Encourage self-direction and motivation.

Skills

Art

Spanish

Dance

Drama

Coding

Creative Writing

Mock Trial

Education

Illinois Teaching Certification

PEL endorsement

Self-contained K-2

Self-contained K-3

Elementary Ed 1-6

Elementary Ed K-9

Middle Grades 5-8

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Education Instructor -

Camp Description, Website

• Wiz Kids Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.

Job Title

Education Instructor

Content Teaching Areas

• Art
• Spanish
• Dance
• Drama
• Coding
• Creative Writing
• Mock Trial

Qualifications

• State of Illinois Teaching Certification (with a PEL endorsement in one of the following)
• Self-contained general education from birth- grade 2
• Self-contained general education from birth-grade 3
• Elementary Education Grades 1-6
• Elementary Education Kindergarten-Grade 9
• Middle Grades 5-8 (Subject-specific courses)

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the instructional design team to execute engaging lessons tailored for students in a makerspace setting.
• Collaborate with the makerspace design team to integrate technology, crafting, and design aspects into projects.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment where students can explore and express their creativity.
• Guide students through the design process, encouraging them to use various materials and tools available in the makerspace to bring their ideas to life.
• Lead and supervise students during hands-on activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Document and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Execute project based assessments and outcome based directives.
• Present subject matter to students using best practices.
• Teach rules of conduct and maintain order in the classroom.
• Discuss student's academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keep attendance as required by the camp.
• Assume responsibility for the care of materials, equipment and facilities.
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students and be committed to their care.
• Function as a substitute instructor for other Wiz Kids academic roles.
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
• Manage students when scheduled to attend field trips and/or campus tours.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and hands-on resources to instruct students in various content areas.
• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).

• Additional duties as contracted.

Camp Hours

*Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.

Event

Homewood-Flossmoor

Whitney Young

Westmont

Staff Orientation

May 29, 2027

May 22, 2027 (TBD)

Camp Move-In

Camp Operation Dates

June 7-August 6, 2027

June 14-August 6, 2027

June 7-August 6, 2027 (TBD)

Compensation

Starting at $27.50

Why Teach With Wiz Kids?

As a Wiz Kids Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to create engaging learning experiences while strengthening your skills in instruction, classroom management, curriculum development, communication, and student engagement. You'll have the flexibility to bring creativity and hands-on learning into your subject area while making a meaningful impact on campers. Teachers who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities , plus Wiz Kids gear for the summer!