STEM Camp Leader

CuriOdyssey is seeking Camp Leaders to support Camp CuriOdyssey campers in summer 2022. Camp CuriOdyssey provides camper driven investigations of science and the outdoors, enabling them to grow as critical and creative thinkers while they experience and understand how the world works. 

Camp CuriOdyssey is supported by a team of Directors, Leaders, Inclusion Specialist, and Leaders-in-Training, reporting to the Director of Education. Camp CuriOdyssey’s STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/animals and math) focus is reflected in robust curriculum developed around the following Camp themes: Gadgets and Gizmos, Art Inventors, Junior Keepers, Nature Quest, and Museum Medley.

Camp Leaders, in partnership with and under the guidance of camp Directors, will deliver our robust curriculum for our Kindergarten to 4th grade campers, support to youth volunteer “Leaders in Training” and ensure that the camp environment is engaging, fun, and safe. Leaders serve as role models for campers, establish a foundation of knowledge, model inquiry, and collaborate with campers, learning together.

For the summer of 2022 we are seeking 12 Leader positions to support the five Camp themes referenced above (descriptions can be found here).

Primary Responsibilities

Camp Leaders work with campers, grades pre-K through 4, in one of CuriOdyssey’s science camp themes including physical and life sciences, engineering, art, and nature-based learning.

• As a STEM Camp Leader, you will function primarily as a facilitator of STEM camp activities and collaborate with campers in meaningful educational experiences. Camp Leaders are prepared for engaging campers in each camp day in a way that supports each camper’s learning abilities.

• Camp Leaders communicate and collaborate with a camper's caregiver/guardian keeping them informed about camp, answering questions, and discussing how to provide the best learning environment for the child.

• Camp Leaders supervise and provide constructive feedback to Leaders-in-Training (youth volunteers).

• Provides support to other camp groups, as needed.

Desired Qualities

• Commitment to the mission of CuriOdyssey and science/environmental education.

• Creative, curious, and compassionate approach to facilitating positive learning experiences for children.

• An individual who understands and respects the children, recognizes that learning is a process not a product, is committed to positive behavior management, and makes the learning process engaging, fun, and driven by the individual camper.

• Experience and expertise working with youth and a basic understanding of life, earth and/or physical science.

• Demonstrate a growth mindset, a positive attitude towards new experiences and profound respect for children as intelligent learners.

• This position requires the candidate to take and clear a Livescan fingerprint and background check.

• Must currently have or be willing to get a CPR/First Aid Certification
 

Compensation and Benefits

• Payrate: $20.00/hour

• This is a non-exempt seasonal position, full-time starting June 6 through August 19. Please note that there is an unpaid vacation week, July 4-8. Limited flexibility to accommodate non-emergency time off requests.

.• The general work schedule for camp training and camp is Mon. – Fri. 8:00am – 5:00pm.

How to apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and references to Director of Education, Jessa Barzelay, jbarzelay@curiodyssey.org at with “Camp Leader” in the subject line by February 11, 2022