What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Discovery Lead Educator position at Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum?
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery)
Position Summary
The Seasonal Camp Educator guides students in week-long adventures in learning (i.e. summer camps). Camp
educators will be teaching camps for students going into grades Kindergarten through seven. In addition to
learning the curriculum and facilitation of these various camps, the duties of the Educator include building
community relationships within the camp setting, maintaining program materials, set-up and clean-up for the
daily activities, managing walking field trips. At the end of each week-long camp, educators are responsible for
the take down, inventory and resupply of camp materials. The Seasonal Camp Educator is expected to support
the museum’s vision and share the values of excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment,
accountability and ownership.
Essential Functions
- Learn developed curriculum for the seasonal camp he/she is responsible for teaching, including scientific
- Facilitate experiential curriculum.
- Prep, set-up, and clean-up any class materials each day before and after camp.
- Teach up to 24 students a week.
- Safely manage students in the museum and during walking field trips.
- Oversee and compile evaluation data.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Specialists.
Education & Experience Required
- Three to Five years of experience teaching in summer camps, informal or formal classroom setting.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A Bachelor’s degree in science, education, or art.
- Knowledge of current trends in education including project-based and inquiry-based learning.
- Must be CPR certified.
Skills Necessary
- Excellent behavior management.
- Experience integrating technology into learning experiences for children.
- Experience with basic video editing, Skype, YouTube, and various other educational technology.
- Flexibility and a good sense of humor.
- Bilingual preferred.
Work Characteristics
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work enthusiastically, respectfully, and professionally with elementary aged students, their
- A passion for helping people discover and explore science, art, math, and Nevada history.
- Ability to commit to training before camp begins.
- Ability to commit to work from 8:00am -5:00pm.
How to Apply
Please e-mail resume, cover letter and three references to jobs@nvdm.org. No phone calls please.
The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, political affiliation or disability. The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery
Museum is a drug-free workplace.
