Summer Camp Educational Instructor

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Seasonal camp hours

Recommendation letters

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation in Illinois seeks a Summer Camp Education Instructor to design and deliver hands-on lessons across reading, math, engineering, art, coding, and more within a makerspace setting.

You will collaborate with instructional designers, supervise activities, ensure safety, assess progress, and communicate with parents about student development and behavior. This seasonal role starts at $27.50 per hour with flexible summer hours.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State of Illinois Teaching Certification with a PEL endorsement.
• Endorsements for elementary or middle grades preferred.
• Ability to teach multiple content areas in a makerspace.
• Experience with hands-on activities and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructional design team to create engaging lessons for makerspace.
• Integrate technology, crafting, and design into projects with the design team.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for student creativity.
• Guide students through the design process using varied materials and tools.
• Lead and supervise hands-on activities, following safety protocols.
• Document and assess student progress with constructive feedback.
• Perform project-based assessments and outcome-based directives.
• Present subject matter to students using best practices.
• Enforce classroom rules and maintain order in the camp setting.
• Discuss student progress with parents and keep attendance records.

Skills

Instructional design

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication with parents

Student engagement

Education

State of Illinois Teaching Certification with PEL endorsement (Birth-Grade 2)

Elementary Education Grades 1-6

Birth-Grade 9 Elementary Education

Middle Grades 5-8 (Subject-specific)

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.
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Education Instructor

Content Teaching Areas

• 1st-4th Grade Reading & Math
• Engineering
• Art
• Spanish
• Dance
• Drama
• Coding
• Engineering
• Creative Writing
• Mock Trial
• Etiquette
• Forensics & Lab Science
• Financial Literacy
• Entrepreneurship

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: Staff Orientation - Homewood-Flossmoor: May 29, 2027; Whitney Young: June 5, 2027; Westmont: May 22, 2027 (TBD)
• Event: Camp Move-In - Homewood-Flossmoor: June 4-6, 2027; Whitney Young: June 11-12, 2027; Westmont: June 4-5, 2027 (TBD)
• Event: Camp Operation Dates - Homewood-Flossmoor: June 7-August 6, 2027; Whitney Young: June 14-August 6, 2027; Westmont: 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!