What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Instructor – Main Campus position at Green River College?
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
Our mission is to provide a wide variety of quality non-credit courses, lectures, and interactive learning experiences to our service communities. The Continuing Education program is seeking to build a pool of qualified applicants interested in teaching courses over the summer for our Discovery Academy ® youth programs. We are currently recruiting summer camp Instructors for the following areas:
- Ceramics
- Outdoors
- Paleontology
- Robotics
Classes at all Summer Camp Locations - Kent, Auburn Center, Main Campus, Enumclaw, and Highline College
- Subject matter experience, passion and expertise preferred.
- A desire to engage learners between 3–12 grades (Exiting) of all backgrounds.
- Experience in an instructional setting is preferred.
- Ability to work with staff and program colleagues to develop engaging summer programs.
- Availability to teach for the duration of camp (6 weeks) is a strong plus.
Mandatory Paid Training:
- Will be offered on the following dates June 26, 27, 30 & July 1, 2025.
Camp Dates:
Week 1: July 7-11
Week 2: July 14-18
Week 3: July 21-25
Week 4: July 28-August 1
Week 5: August 4-8
Week 6: August 11-15
Camps are held from 9:00-4:00p.m. Monday-Friday
Subject Areas:
Topic | Age Group | Dates |
Muddy Madness with Clay | Exiting 3 – 5 Graders | July 7-18 |
Fossil Frenzy: Discovering Dinosaurs | Exiting 3 – 5 Graders | July 21-August 1 |
Wild Discoveries: An Environmental Expedition | Exiting 7 – 12 Graders | August 4 - 15 |
Wired for Adventure: Building the Bots of Tomorrow | Exiting 3 – 8 Graders | August 4 - 15 |
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods, including walking trails and inside classrooms.
- Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to spend time outdoors as needed.
Attach the following with your completed online application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.
- A Cover Letter specifically describing which area(s) you are interested in (Ceramics, Outdoors, Paleontology, Robotics) and how you meet each qualification
- Resume
- Supplemental question(s)
At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.)
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080.
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To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.
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Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Reporting
Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee.
For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants:
Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu
Salary : $30 - $35
