Summer Camp STEM Specialist

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Dwight School Full time

Dwight Summer Day Camp 2024

Summer Camp STEM Specialist

For over ten years, Dwight Summer Day Camp has been providing campers with an outstanding day camp experience. We have beautiful facilities, including a six-lane pool, visual and performing art studios, and more, but the most critical ingredient of our program is our exceptional staff. Your energy, enthusiasm, care, and dedication create an atmosphere where campers feel included, supported, and nurtured. Your contact with campers throughout their day, and all during their time at Camp, has the potential to impact their lives significantly. We strive to make each day count for every child and to be worthy role models. We expect all staff to encourage children to make good decisions, try new things, develop friendships, and to support each other in big and small ways. We expect all staff to recognize and applaud campers' accomplishments whether it be a homerun in softball, a creative art project, or a demonstration of kindness they have shown to someone else.

The position oversees the STEM program for campers ages 4 to 12. Dwight Summer Day Camp runs for eight weeks, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Job Type: STEM Specialist 2024 Seasonal Summer full-time (35-40 hours per week)

Days: Monday through Friday, June 17 to August 19, 2024.

(We will be closed for the July 4 holiday Thursday & Friday)

Compensation:

This is a stipend position, and pay varies based on experience. $4,000-$7,000

Applicants with children can take advantage of discounted camp tuition

License/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
Qualifications:
  • Proficiency and familiarity with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education methods tailored to elementary-age students.
  • Experience with curriculum development.
  • Experience with teaching children, specifically in the area of tech and science.
  • Skilled in collaborating effectively and fostering cooperation.
  • Awareness of and dedication to fostering diversity and inclusivity.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans for campers ages 4-12.
  • Establish and sustain an enriching learning atmosphere for campers.
  • Collaborate with the Summer Camp Director in advance of special programs and provide support on special program days.
  • Maintain proper care of program supplies and equipment.
  • Set up and break down the classroom or teaching area.
  • Communicate regularly with the Director of Summer Camp to ensure camper success.
  • Adhere to the policy and procedures of the Dwight Summer Day Camp.
  • Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of care, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
  • Actively participate in all Camp Orientation and training sessions/meetings.
Required Camp Orientations:

In-person
  • Saturday, June 8, 9 am-3 pm: Camp introduction, team building/planning, and paperwork
  • First Aid & CPR Training session - TBD (Required only for noncertified counselors)

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School's goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.

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