Job Description

The EDMO Maker Instructor is responsible for running the EDMO Maker room and instruction for 1st-4th grade campers. They train on all EDMO maker curriculum and teach four classes a day bringing this hands-on curriculum to life for our campers. Instructors should be prepared for a summer filled with personal and professional growth, classroom management practice and a whole lot of FUN!

Main duties include:

• Approach education with passion and excitement and build positive role model relationships with campers
• Set-up, organize and manage the maker classroom including supplies, curriculum and classroom management
• Lead four rotations of enrichment curriculum daily with themes varying by week
• Manager Counselors and LITs while in the maker classroom
• Refine curriculum and add personal contributions as seen fit with guidance of the Camp Director
• Work closely with the Camp Director and other staff members to create fun camp games, songs, skits and activities - and participate in all
• Assist in daily camper check in and check out procedures
• Interact with parents in a professional and energetic manner
• Help cultivate healthy self-esteem and a natural love for learning
• Instill the EDMO Vibe of kindness, respect, honesty and FUN in all campers

Position reports to: Camp Director

Manages: Counselors & LITs

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (or degree in progress) in education or a related course of study  
• Classroom teaching experience preferred is a plus
• Experience with design thinking and/or flipped model learning
• Desire to think creatively and lead the class with open ended questions
• Willingness to solve problems, be patient, and remain positive and fun
• Experience (and a love for!) working with kids
• High sense of responsibility and dependability 
• Previous camp experience preferred but not required
• Experience talking to and interacting with parents
• Contagious enthusiasm and charisma
• Strong team player
• Creative, flexible, and excellent multi-tasker
• Experience facilitating groups of children and/or working youth programs with proven classroom management is preferred
• A large supply of costumes and/or a plethora of skits and songs in your back pocket is a plus

Note: Do not be discouraged if you only have experience/expertise in one subject area or are unfamiliar with the maker theme concepts. We love teaching like-minded humans!

Additional Information

SALARY:

• $13 - $18 / Hour Based on Location and Experience + Overtime at 1.5 x hourly rate

HOURS: 

• 7:45 am - 4:15 pm: Monday - Friday

• Additional Assigned Overtime until 6pm.

DATES:

• This is a Full-Time Summer Position running 5 - 10 weeks from June - August depending on location. Please visit our website at campedmo.org to see specific dates for each location. 

• Training: Staff training will take place the week prior to the start date of the assigned location as well as mandatory curriculum training TBD.

• Extended weeks and school year work are also available for qualified candidates. Ask for more info!

APPLICATION DETAILS:

• Resumes are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. The sooner you apply, the better your chances.

• Please attach your resume and cover letter in a PDF form to ensure compatibility.

ALUMNI STAFF:

• If you have worked for us in past summers, please use the alumni link emailed to you to submit your application for 2018.

_WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION! _If you have questions about our job opportunities please contact Greg Nelson at 415.282.6673.

CAMP EDMO is powered by Edventure More, a year-round 501(c)(3) non-profit enrichment organization. 5% of summer camp proceeds and 100% of donations support camp scholarships and subsidized science, maker and technology programs in local schools.