Summer Camp Educator: Makerspace & Creative Arts

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

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.