Summer Camp Site Director (Part-Time) - Lead NYC Premier STEM Camp

NORY, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided daily

401(k) eligibility

Paid weekend training

Job summary

NORY, Inc. hosts a part-time summer program in NYC and Boston, offering leadership experience for educators and program leaders. You will guide a team of counselors during morning sessions, engage families daily, and ensure smooth morning operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and a pathway to year-round opportunities within NORY. Experience with children is essential; STEM background is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with children ages 3-12.
• Proven team leadership experience mentoring 4+ people.
• Strong ability to engage families and communicate updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6-12 counselors during morning programming and coach them daily.
• Serve as the primary contact for families at drop-off and communicate weekly about the child’s experience.
• Oversee morning site operations including schedule, materials, facilities, safety, attendance, and incident reporting.
• Step in to teach as needed to maintain high-quality camper experiences.
• Provide a clear handover to the afternoon lead at 1:00 PM so the team can succeed.

Skills

Team leadership

Family engagement

Communication

Operational steadiness

Growth mindset

Job description

A summer that advances your career

This opportunity is ideal for educators and program leaders seeking meaningful part-time summer work - gaining real leadership experience, building a team, and shaping the summer for over 60 children and their families. By season's end, you'll enhance your resume, build a network of 400+ NORY educators, and have tangible accomplishments to share in future interviews.

NORY is the leading STEM camp provider in NYC and Boston, serving over 4,000 campers each summer across 10+ locations. We are known as the Disney World of STEM education, offering an immersive, joyful experience that inspires 3-12-year-olds to become purposeful change makers through robotics, coding, woodworking, and engineering.

Why people choose NORY

• Genuine leadership development. This position serves as a launchpad into senior education leadership. You'll manage a team, oversee morning site operations, and represent NORY to dozens of families.
• STEM training included. We offer comprehensive training in robotics, coding, woodworking, and engineering. No previous STEM experience is necessary, and the skills you gain will benefit any future education role.
• A supportive community. Join 400+ NORY educators across NYC and Boston who are dedicated to their work, encourage mutual growth, and celebrate learning through "awesome mistakes."
• A path to year-round opportunities. 60% of our Site Directors return for another season or move into year-round roles at NORY, such as afterschool programs, holiday camps, or full-time operations.
• Mornings only. Your afternoons stay yours - for graduate coursework, a second role, family, rest, or anything else that matters to you.

What you’ll do

• Lead a team of 6-12 counselors during morning programming. Provide daily coaching, facilitate morning huddles, offer meaningful feedback, and support their growth as educators.
• Serve as the primary contact for families at drop-off. Welcome parents in the morning, proactively address concerns, and communicate weekly about their child's experience.
• Oversee morning site operations. Manage the morning schedule, materials, facilities, safety protocols, attendance, and incident reporting during your shift.
• Step in to teach as needed. Fill in for counselors or lead a morning class to ensure a consistent, high-quality camper experience.
• Hand off cleanly to the afternoon lead. Provide a brief written and verbal handover at 1:00 PM so the afternoon team is set up for success.

Compensation

The hourly rate is $30-35 per hour, depending on experience and site size.

Part-time hours are 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday (27.5 hours per week).

Approximate Weekly and Seasonal Earnings

• Weekly: $825 - $962.50
• 4 weeks: $3,300 - $3,850
• 6 weeks: $4,950 - $5,775
• 8 weeks: $6,600 - $7,700
• 10 weeks: $8,250 - $9,625
• 12 weeks (full season): $9,900 - $11,550

Additional benefits: lunch provided daily, 401(k) eligibility, and paid weekend training before camp begins.

The season

Our camp runs from Monday to Friday, June to September 2027 (12 weeks). You can indicate your available weeks, though continuous weeks are strongly preferred to ensure consistent leadership and a more rewarding experience for both campers and counselors. Please include your availability when applying.

Daily schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Paid weekend training before camp starts.

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience working with children ages 3-12. Experience in teaching, camp leadership, or similar roles required; STEM background is a plus but not necessary.
• Proven team leadership. You have managed or mentored at least four people and can demonstrate how you supported their development.
• Strong family engagement skills. You confidently and compassionately handle both routine and challenging parent conversations.
• Operational steadiness. You remain organized and composed when unexpected situations arise.
• Growth mindset. You're receptive to feedback, eager to learn new tools, and committed to personal development.

A teaching license or STEM degree is not required. Effectiveness with children, professionalism with adults, and reliability under pressure are essential.

How we work - Our Ways of Being

Six Core Principles Guide Every Decision At NORY

• Purpose-driven. We lead with "why" to inspire intrinsic motivation.
• Unifiers. We build a collaborative team culture rooted in empathy.
• Solution-oriented. We look for ways to make things work before questioning if they're possible.
• Data-informed. Our decisions are grounded in evidence.
• Growth-minded. We seek feedback and embrace a range of perspectives.
• Root-cause solvers. We pursue lasting solutions over quick fixes.

Read our full Ways of Being at www.nory.co/value.

Learn more about NORY

• 90-second tour of camp: bit.ly/noryvideo1
• Instagram: bit.ly/noryi
• LinkedIn: bit.ly/norylink

Questions? Email [e-mail].

Year-round opportunities

Beyond summer camp, NORY offers holiday camps, afterschool programs, birthday parties, and special events year-round. Site Directors interested in continuing can transition to these roles after the season.

NORY, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.