Summer Camp STEM Instructors

Do you love everything science? Club SciKidz Kansas City is hiring inspiring, fun, creative people to teach in our STEM summer camps from 5 - 9 Aug 2024.

All supplies, curriculum, and training are provided. Multiple locations in the Overland Park area.

Club SciKidz Kansas City is currently looking for eligible candidates for the following open positions:

Summer Camp Counselors (Two open positions)

Job Description:

Summer Camp Counselor:

The Summer Camp Counselor position facilitates Club SciKidz Summer Day Camps' ability to execute the 30 different themed STEM camps for young people ages 4-15 years. With up to 20 make-and-take projects each week, campers explore the world around them and get a sense of what it takes to achieve a career in the science and technology fields that interests them.

Programs include experiments and projects in Robotics, Programming, Veterinary Medicine, Special Effects, Minecraft, Chemistry, Rocket Science, Geology, Paleontology, and many other science and engineering disciplines.

This is a full-time, seasonal position from 5-9 August 2024. Enthusiastically engage campers by leading them through STEM experiments and lessons, hands-on projects, games, and activities for age groups ranging from Pre-Kindergarten - Rising 8th Graders. Facilitate Pre and Post camp games and activities with campers. Document all camp issues as needed including camper behavior and incidents. Complete assigned responsibilities including set-up, clean-up, and program maintenance. Assist with daily check-in and check-out. Supervise lunchtime activities. Build and maintain a good working rapport with co-workers, campers, and parents. Work in a team environment, creating a safe and fun experience for children. Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings.

Schedule/Availability Requirements:

Normal Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Camp: 5 – 9 Aug, 2024. Full time-seasonal. Must be available on ALL dates at the location that you are contracted for.

Qualifications: Previous experience teaching or managing children required; either in a formal or informal environment. Excellent oral communication skills are required. Must be energetic, creative, responsible, dependable, and have an enthusiasm for science and children. Must pass a background check.

Education: Must have successfully completed at least one year of college and be enrolled in the following fall semester to qualify for a counselor position. Current school teachers or school staff also make fabulous camp counselors!

Expectations: Camp counselors are directly responsible for camper safety and learning. Counselors are role models for our campers and will take this job seriously by providing positive and friendly interactions with the campers. Camp counselors must be highly energetic and demonstrate that they too are enjoying the camp experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: Counselor: $14-15/hour

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in a summer camp setting before?

Education:

• Should have at least one year of College education (Counselor position)

Experience:

• Experience with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Program and completed one year of the program?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person