Description:
Summer Camp Teachers lead the Museum’s Summer Camp programs and/or Summer Scout classes. Primarily in a classroom setting, teachers engage children through hands-on learning activities. Some camps include activities in the museum’s exhibit halls or theaters. Teachers direct volunteer and paid teaching assistants to organize classroom materials and projects.
This position reports to the Director of Summer Camps in the Education Department. This is a part-time position (30-39 hours per week).
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage classroom according to curriculum and training.
- Interact and work with campers of various ages in an encouraging manner.
- Interact with camp parents in a professional and accommodating demeanor.
- Communicate with children, teenagers, and adults.
- Organize classroom materials and projects.
- Manage teaching assistants and ensure they are engaged in productive work.
- Ensure proper sign-in and sign-out of campers.
- Supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times.
- Maintain a safe and fun learning environment.
- Learn and use campers’ names and correct pronouns.
- Present hands-on lessons and activities in a fun and exciting manner.
- Review and be prepared to deliver provided curriculum.
- Answer patron and parent/guardian questions or refer them to the appropriate staff member.
- Follow all safety guidelines for activities.
- Other duties and responsibilities are outlined in training or as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Interest in teaching and education, as well as science, natural history, and related fields.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Demonstrate initiative.
Requirements:
- Must be at a legal age by May 31, 2023.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Certified classroom teacher or relevant professional work experience.
- Classroom teaching experience.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to arrive to work on time.
- Must comply with the museum’s Health & Safety Protocols outlined in training.
- Must comply with the museum’s COVID-19 protocols.
- Must attend a mandatory training and orientation session in May 2023.