Camp Curiosity Counselor - Summer Break
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Working collaboratively with the STEM Learning Department, Camp Curiosity counselors will assist the Camp Curiosity instructors facilitate creative, interactive, hands-on instruction for youth through our Camp Curiosity educational program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Camp Curiosity Counselors will assist the Camp Curiosity Instructors with the following:
· Facilitating multi-grade STEM activities for campers K-8th
· Creating fun, interactive, and effective STEM learning environments for all campers
· Prepping all lesson plans, and creating an immersive classroom environment
· Establishing high expectations for performance and engagement
· Conducting him/herself with high levels of professionalism and appropriateness at all times
· Maintaining classroom safety and behavior management
· Setting up and cleaning up instructional areas
· Communicate with the Leadership Team about camper concerns in a timely manner
· Provide operational support during camper check in/check out
· Observing any other established program standards, policies and procedures
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Please note that this position requires working outdoors for prolonged periods in varied weather conditions, frequently climbing narrow stairwells and occasionally lifting heavy objects such as supply bins and demonstration props. It may also include working with chemicals and gases including but not limited to liquid nitrogen, dry ice, nitric acid, hydrogen, and oxygen. Training will be provided.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience working with youth preferred
Additional Information
Rate - $11/hour
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
Camp Curiosity In-house summer camps are week-long-day camps and are offered downtown at
GLSC:
June 7-11: K-3 Circuit Breakers; 4-8 Cause a Reaction
June 14-18: K-3 Loop the Loop; 4-8 Future Architects
June 21-25: K-3 Element Explorers; 4-8 Behind the Screen
June 28-July 2: K-3 Master Builders; 4-8 Feats of Physics
July 5-9: K-3 Space Adventures; 4-8 Master Makers
July 12-16: K-3 Player Fun; 4-8 Science Sleuths
July 19-23: K-3 Think It/Make It; 4-8 Solar System Scientists
July 26-30: K-3 STEM Detectives; 4-8 BMX Breakdown: The Science Behind the Ride
August 2-6: K-3 Machine Mechanics; 4-8 Make a Scene
August 9-13: K-3 Director’s Cut; 4-8 Eco-STEM
August 16-20: K-3 Natural Problem Solvers; 4-8 Nuts and Bolts
Candidates must be available from 8:00 am-4:00 pm for an entire week of programming
Great Lakes Science Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.