Summer Science Camp Instructor

Bishop Summer Science Camp Instructor Responsibilities:

• Instruct and deliver a fun learning environment by implementing and delivering hands-on science experiences and activities.
• Always supervise campers, never leaving them unattended.
• Adapt lesson plans based on campers’ needs, background knowledge and interests.
• Ensure the safety of all campers.
• Help to maintain a neat, clean, and organized facility.
• 8-week summer commitment including a week prior to camp for training and wrap up days at the end of camp
• Camps are M-F, every week from June 9 – August 1, not including holidays.
• Mandatory training session June 4th - June7th
• Daily schedule is 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:00PM
• Foster interpersonal relationships through cooperation, helpfulness and friendliness toward staff, campers, parents and guests.
• Be a role model for campers, mentor Counselors-In-Training (C.I.T.S.)
• Communicate positively and effectively with all.
• Gather and organize curriculum materials for daily camp activities.
• Participate in daily set up and clean up routines
• Plan games and activities for in-between times using a menu of options. Develop new games and activities if possible.
• Deal with camper behavioral issues in a professional and positive way.
• Communicate daily with Camp Coordinator and the Director of Learning concerning camp concerns, or developments.

Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with children.
• Ability to multi-task, be flexible, dependable and responsible
• Passion for science and/or education, science/education background a plus.
• Degree or progress toward a degree in education or sciences and/or significant relevant work experience in camp/education.
• Experience facilitating groups of children in a non-traditional summer-camp setting (outside or in zoos/museums) is preferred but not required.
• Be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Actively participate in games, crafts and experiments to engage campers and build enthusiasm.
• Experience delivering and implementing hands-on and interactive curriculum (in sciences a plus)
• Ability to problem solve while being positive and patient.
• Have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to make quick decisions.
• Make sure all safety rules are followed
• Perform first aid to take care of injuries as needed.
• Keep accurate daily logs and incident reports.

Application Process:

• Hourly Rate $17.00 per hour
• Send resume: GMeyer@bishopscience.org
• Send interest letter/cover letter: GMeyer@bishopscience.org Subject line-CAMP COUNSELOR

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with children?
• What interests you about this position?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17