Contracted Lead Instructor

The Lead Instructor will be located at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences providing hands-on, informal science activities and lesson plans. Successful candidates will have the ability to communicate an enthusiasm for natural science for rising K-1 grade camps.

Staff will teach What is a Paleontologist? Summer Camps. While a knowledge of prehistoric life is not required, enthusiasm is appreciated.

Pay:
Seasonal, temporary position. Hourly pay is $18.00 per hour, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Candidate must be available to teach camps June 23-27 and July 7-11.
  • Meet deadlines, comply with Summer Camps Staff Manual, and any other duties assigned by supervisor.
  • Interact professionally with Museum staff, guardians, and rising K-1 grade campers.
  • In the spring:
  • Attend Summer Camps Orientation, Saturday, May 10 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
  • Collaborate with Museum staff and lead instructor to design stations and games to promote camper engagement. Assistant Instructor will design at least 1 lesson plan with materials each week in collaboration with lead instructor and Museum staff.
  • In the summer:
  • Staff will work Monday – Friday 8:15am – 4:15pm.
  • Attend morning staff meetings.
  • Instructors will be delegated tasks as needed and work as a team with Camp Administration staff, Lead Instructor, Museum staff, and interns.
  • Instructor will lead camps by teaching activities, games, and lesson plans from camp lesson plan. The instructor will help prepare camp paperwork, maintain camp program supplies including daily clean-up of classrooms and equipment, and follow up with Manager of Summer Camps as needed.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability working in a formal or informal education setting leading small or large group activities.
  • Ability to use the principles of Universal Design to implement program adaptations that make camp activities and experiences accessible for all campers.
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal guidance from supervisor.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs., walk long distances, work in various weather conditions, and traverse uneven terrain.
  • Submit to a criminal background check.
  • Comply with The Friends of the Museum and state of North Carolina policies.
  • CPR with AED or First Aid is helpful.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Previous experience working in an informal or formal educational setting.
  • College degree or equivalent experience.
  • Previous experience working in a formal or informal education setting leading small or large group activities or working with children with disabilities who require extra support or modifications is helpful.

To Apply:
Application will be considered upon submission. On the application, please leave the position title and number blank.

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