Why Club SciKidz?
Club SciKidz's commitment to providing world-class STEM enrichment opportunities for children ages 4-14, can only be met by recruiting the best employees. As a member of our company, you will become a part of the Club SciKidz family. Our mission is to create an environment that teaches and nurtures the children under our care. We believe that all children are scientists and that our professional staff can make them better scientists! The bottom line is that our summer camps and school programs are only as good as our personnel. We are extremely selective and we are always looking for the top talent across the country. Do you have what it takes to join one of the most exciting children's science companies in the country? If so, take a look at some of the job descriptions below!
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Come Join Us For A Great Summer!
The benchmark of a successful summer camp experience and what a child remembers most about their camp experience is usually the camp's staff members. Club SciKidz summer camps provide an exciting and safe atmosphere for children while exploring the world of science, technology, and art. All of our camps take the job of teaching and caring for children seriously!
Club SciKidz demands that all staff positions be filled with candidates who exhibit the following characteristics:
- Responsible
- Professional
- Articulate
- Patient
- Enthusiastic
- High work ethic (completing the job with an excellent attitude!)
- Supportive
- Punctual
- And above all ... an absolute love for children, desire to make sure the camper has an unforgettable camp experience/memory, and a genuine interest in science!
Our camp day is filled with many STEM and Outdoor activities, and our classrooms are normally sold out! Our camper-to-staff ratio is 10:1.
SITE DIRECTORS & ASSISTANT SITE DIRECTORS
Our Summer Camp Directors create a positive, supportive, working environment for instructors and ensure each camper receives the Club SciKidz experience. Our hands-on, pre-camp training ensures that all our Camp Directors start the summer camp season confident in their ability to support instructors.
Essential Job Duties
- Manage and support a Summer Camp Instructor staff of up to 10
- Manage and oversee extended day programs (before and after care)
- Ensure the summer camp site adheres to guidelines for operation, security, and risk management.
- Manage inventory and ensure material distribution to support each camp age-group
- Attend in-house training, as required, to learn guidelines for operation, security procedures and curriculum.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Ability to commit to working at least 4 of 6 weeks in summer camp season.
- A bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and risk management experience with K-12 students in a school, camp or similar environment.
- Proficient with e-mail, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills
- Ability to create and maintain a positive, supportive work environment.
- Passionate about working with the next generation!
If you are passionate about STEAM, teaching and leading, we encourage you to apply for the camp director position with us. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our campers!
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STEM SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTORS
In a ratio of 1 instructor to 10 campers, our instructors create a learning environment that allows the campers to feel safe, comfortable, and excited about science! Our hands-on, pre-camp training ensures that all our instructors start summer camp season confidently.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide instruction, independently or in a team, to groups of up to 20 campers
- Teach premade STEAM camp lessons
- Differentiate content, as needed, based on the needs of campers
- Prepare the classroom for campers including setting up equipment and rearranging the classroom space, as needed
- Provide feedback to Camp Director on content, as necessary
- Administer pre and post surveys or knowledge checks to students for select programs
- Attend in-house training, as required, to learn curriculum
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Ability to commit to working at least 4 of 6 weeks in summer camp season.
- A bachelor’s degree (or pursuit) in education or a STEM field is preferred
- Willingness to learn or experience with STEM instructional tools including, but not limited to: LEGO Spike, Snap circuits and Scratch
- Demonstrated experience teaching K-7 students in a classroom, camp or similar environment
- Proficient with e-mail, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and be a team player
- Passionate about working with the next generation!
If you are passionate about STEAM and teaching, we encourage you to apply for the instructor position with us. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our campers!
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SUBSTITUTE STAFF
Want to join the Club SciKidz staff but are not available for the entire summer?
Our substitute staff members provide support to multiple camps in a given geographical area. They fill in for absences lasting a day, a week, and sometimes longer, and are scheduled to work only when regular staff members are absent.