Spring Break S.T.E.A.M. Camp Assistant

Join Us as a Spring Break S.T.E.A.M. Camp Assistant!

Are you excited to support the next generation of innovators and creators? As a Spring Break S.T.E.A.M. Camp Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in creating an engaging and dynamic camp experience for our students. From helping facilitate hands-on, project-based activities to fostering curiosity in STEM, art, and writing, you’ll ensure the classroom is a space of exploration and creativity.

You’ll work closely with the lead instructor, providing essential support to help everything run smoothly. With a fully prepared curriculum already in place, your role will focus on assisting with classroom activities, guiding students, and maintaining a positive and fun learning environment!

Our camp features three mixed-age classes for students in grades K-6. Two classes have a maximum of 8 students, and the third accommodates up to 12 students—ensuring a supportive and manageable setting. Each class is led by a teacher and supported by an assistant, working together to maximize student engagement and success.

Visit our website and Instagram page for more insight into our dynamic camp program.

https://www.hiiqlearning.com/spring-break-camp

https://www.instagram.com/hiiqlearning/

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to guide students through engaging, interdisciplinary projects.
• Provide hands-on classroom support, ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist students in completing a variety of S.T.E.A.M.-focused projects, fostering curiosity and creativity.
• Help create and maintain a high-energy, enthusiastic atmosphere that inspires a love for learning and innovation.
• Supervise and mentor small groups of students during camp activities and outdoor play, ensuring their engagement and well-being.
• Support administrative tasks related to camp operations as needed.
• Assist during drop-off, pick-up, lunch breaks, and outdoor play to ensure smooth transitions and a supportive environment.
• Help with cleaning, resetting, and preparing camp facilities before and after each session to maintain a functional and organized space.
• Attend scheduled preparation and training sessions to ensure readiness for camp activities.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from or is currently enrolled in post-secondary education (graduates and undergraduates).
• Previous teaching/tutoring/mentoring/coaching experience would be great, especially exposure to different learning styles (formal or informal).
• Be comfortable working with elementary aged students in a classroom environment.
• Background or experience in STEM disciplines such as block-based coding, robotics, or introductory electronics is highly preferred.
• Have a passion for hands-on, project-based learning and interdisciplinary teaching.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and adaptable with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Lead Teacher, support staff, and students.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively engage with parents.
• A commitment to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to the unique needs of a camp setting.

Availability:

• Spring Break S.T.E.A.M. Camp is Monday through Friday from March 17 - 28
• Daily work schedule 7:15 am - 3:15 pm

Salary:

$17.00 per hour

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• This role is limited to applicants residing on Oahu. Please confirm that you are currently a resident of Oahu.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17