4-6 Lead Summer Camp 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 4-6 grade camps.

Pay:
Seasonal, temporary position. Hourly pay is $16.00 – $19.00 per hour, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Candidate must be available to teach camps June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, and July 28-31.
  • 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 all Summer Camps Orientation dates, Saturday, March 28th from 9:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday, April 25th from 9:00am – 4:00pm. A 3rd orientation date will be scheduled in May for staff to practice and review camp activities.
  • Collaborate with Museum staff and assistant 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. Hours may vary before and after listed camp hours for program setup or guardian concerns.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings.
  • 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.
  • Instructor will be delegated tasks as needed and work as a team with Camp Administration staff, Assistant Instructor, Museum staff, and interns.
  • Instructor will drive state passenger van on camp single day field trip.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

  • Have a NC drivers license.
  • 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:
On the application, please leave the position  number blank. Email the completed application to summercamps@naturalsciences.org.

 

Application will be considered upon submission with a brief pause the first two weeks of February.

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