Summer Camp Counselor

3 weeks ago

Avon, United States Club SciKidz Hartford Full time

Club SciKidz Hartford is a summer day camp located in Avon, CT. We believe that every child is a scientist and aim to make them even better scientists through our hands-on STEM education activities. Our 2024 Summer Camp season offers over 35+ camp themes, ensuring there is something for everyone.

**Responsibilities**

As a summer camp counselor, you will be responsible for leading and facilitating a variety of hands-on science experiments and activities, as well as outdoor games. You will engage with campers and ensure their safety, enjoyment, and learning throughout the camp experience. This is an on-site role located in Avon, CT.

**Summer Camp Dates**: June 24 - August 2, 2024 (Depending on location). Must be available on ALL dates at the location that you are contracted for. Note: Camp is closed July 1st - 5th.

**Schedule/Availability Requirements**: Normal Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4 PM (Hours may vary). This is a contract role for a Summer Camp Counselor at Club SciKidz Hartford.

**Paid Orientation and Training**
- 6-hour In-person orientation and training session (Date to be confirmed)
- Sexual harassment online training

**Qualifications**
- **Teaching Experience**: Previous experience in teaching, tutoring, or mentoring, particularly with children or adolescents, is essential. Familiarity with educational techniques and strategies to engage campers in learning activities is highly desirable.
- **Understanding of Lesson Plans**: Ability to comprehend and effectively interpret lesson plans provided by camp coordinators. This includes grasping learning objectives, activities, and necessary materials to facilitate educational sessions.
- **Instructional Skills**: Proficiency in delivering instructions clearly and concisely to campers, ensuring comprehension and participation. Adeptness in adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities among campers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- An educational background, certification in teaching or experience in STEM education is a plus
- Ability to create a fun and inclusive environment for campers

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Prior Camp experience is preferred
- Experience working with groups of children
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least one year of college education
- Must be authorized to work in the United States

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Education, engineering, computer science, gaming, and medicine majors preferred

These job descriptions are not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Club SciKidz management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

**Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.**

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: $17.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- CPR Certification (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Avon, CT 06001 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Avon, CT 06001: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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