Summer Science Camp Instructor

Mad Science of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great resume builder

Working with Kids

Fun Job

Free food & snacks

Job summary

A leading educational organization in St. Louis is seeking enthusiastic Mad Scientists to lead and inspire students at summer science camps. Responsibilities include delivering engaging, hands-on science lessons that captivate children's interest. Ideal candidates have a passion for education, strong communication skills, and the ability to connect with elementary-aged children. Positions run throughout summer, and reliable transportation is necessary for camp locations. Join us to make science fun and exciting!

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and inspiring young minds.
• Background in education or related fields preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and engage a group of elementary-aged children.
• Reliable transportation to travel to different camp locations in St. Louis.

Responsibilities

• Lead week-long, full-day science summer camps using a pre-set curriculum.
• Teach a high-energy, part entertainment, part education, hands-on camp from 8:30 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Most important: Get kids excited about science!

Skills

Passion for teaching

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Group management

Reliable transportation

Education

Education/related fields background

Job description

Benefits:

• Great resume builder
• Working with Kids
• Fun Job
• Free food & snacks

Get Campers Excited About Science This Summer!

Camp Schedule:

• Camps are one week in duration, running multiple weeks throughout the summer.
• Instructors will teach the same camp each week at different locations around St. Louis.

Job Summary

• As a Mad Scientist, you will lead students through an inquiry-based discovery method involving instructor demonstrations, hands‑on activities, and amazing take‑home projects that will illustrate how science affects the world around us. Mad Science is the world’s leading provider of fun science programs for elementary‑aged children.

Responsibilities

• Lead week‑long, full‑day science summer camps using a pre‑set curriculum.
• Teach a high‑energy, part entertainment, part education, hands‑on camp from 8:30 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Most important: Get kids excited about science!

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and inspiring young minds.
• Background in education or related fields preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and engage a group of elementary‑aged children.
• Reliable transportation to travel to different camp locations in St. Louis.

Apply above or online at https://stlouis.madscience.org/workforus-application.aspx