What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Teacher - Seasonal position at The Kentucky Science Center Inc?
The Kentucky Science Center is seeking seasonal Camp Teachers with an enthusiasm to “Do Science!” for our Summer 2025 School’s Out Science Camp program. As a Camp Teacher you will ensure that campers experience an engaging and fun learning environment at the Kentucky Science Center. You will facilitate all lesson plans and lesson extensions (provided by the Kentucky Science Center) for a class of up to 20 campers. You will exercise the engineering design process, inquiry-based learning, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and other best practices in conjuncture with the provided curricula. Additionally, you will provide professional development opportunities for and guidance to camp counselors and all volunteers in the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Use a provided curriculum to facilitate lessons with campers on a multitude of STEAM subjects.
- Maintain a safe and fun learning environment while in and outside of the classroom.
- Utilize positive behavior management strategies to establish classroom expectations to manage a classroom of up to 20 campers with counselor support.
- Modeling best engineering practices in exhibits, field trip opportunities, and any partnerships.
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment for all campers, staff, and volunteers.
- Deliver/adapt activities for campers with a spectrum of ability levels.
- Manage classroom materials throughout the week.
- Preparation and cleaning of classroom.
- Assist with health and safety of the campers by evaluating and treating minor incidents and informing Camp Administration of any incidents.
Salary : $18
