STEAM Camp Assistant

Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Fri Jan 24 2025 Job Description:

The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative assistants for the 2025 summer camp season. Camp Assistants will support instructors and students, assist with hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects and supervise campers ages 8-14.

• Assist with classroom setup (e.g., loading computer programs, setting up laptops, organizing supplies)
• Assist the instructor with students: answering questions, helping with projects
• Provide and oversee activities, escort students to classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria and supervise during lunch and breaks
• Facilitate student pickup and drop off
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Subject Matter Include:

Various STEAM topics, hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects

Job Requirements:

• Must be punctual, prepared, dependable and responsible
• Must be a team player, contributing to the success of program
• Have the ability to work with and show patience with youth participants ages 8-14 Previous experience working with youth preferred
• Experience with technology helpful, but not required
  
  
  

Additional Information:

Location:

Oakton College Des Plaines and Skokie Campuses

Camp Schedule:

SKOKIE CAMPUS

Week 1: 6/9-6/12; Monday-Thursday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

Week 2: 6/16-6/18; Monday- Wednesday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

Week 3: 6/23-6/26; Monday-Thursday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

Week 4: 6/30-7/2; Monday-Wednesday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

DES PLAINES CAMPUS

Week 5: 7/14-7/17; Monday-Thursday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

Week 6: 7/21-7/24; Monday-Thursday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

Week 7: 7/28-7/31; Monday-Thursday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

Week 8: 8/4-8/7; Monday-Thursday; 8:30am - 4:15pm

Salary:

$16 per hour

Must be at least 18 years old by June 5

*Please note this a temporary position*