Summer STEM Day Camp Counselor

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

Austin, United States Girlstart Full time

Job Description:

Join Girlstart's efforts to educate and empower girls Girlstart's Summer Counselors (called STEM CREW Creative, Resourceful, Empowered Workforce) work directly with 4th-5th girls leading hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities at weekly day camps. Improve your classroom management skills (including problem solving, critical thinking, & decision-making), teaching style (communication & presentation skills), leadership abilities, be part of a diverse team, and gain curriculum-writing experience. STEM CREW counselors serve as positive and fun role models for the girls

Girlstart cultivates a culture where risk is rewarded, curiosity is encouraged, and creativity is expected. As a result, Girlstart girls are connected, brave, and resilient. Girlstart helps girls be more successful, and inspires them to take on the world's greatest challenges.

Successful STEM CREW need to be comfortable traveling to and from their campsite, ready to work hard and most importantly, understand that Girlstart can't control everything going into a new environment so they need to be flexible. Additionally, Girlstart relies on this team of STEM CREW to be the face of our organization and we need to know and trust that the team can make the best decisions based on the situation at hand. Anyone from college students to veteran teachers are welcome to apply

Responsibilities:

  • Lead camp curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math (previous STEM experience not required, curriculum and materials provided by Girlstart)
  • Implement and run daily camp activities
  • Learn and implement the Girlstart method within camp environment
  • Modify activities as needed accommodate any unique camp scenarios
  • Be prepared to lead icebreakers, organize materials, practice/setup technology, etc.
  • Facilitate classroom management techniques
  • Act as a positive role model for girls
  • HAVE FUN
  • Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
  • Teacher certification preferred or related experience in youth programming
  • Positive, friendly, flexible and outgoing
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team player and foster cooperative work
  • Reliable, dependable, and timely
  • Effective organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the mission of Girlstart
  • Experience working at summer camps and/or out of school time programming
  • Knowledge of educational learning standards and best practices for classroom management
  • Comfortable presenting to a group of youth
All STEM CREW Counselors Must:
  • Attend virtual STEM CREW training from May 28-30 and in-person training on May 31
  • Work the complete duration of the camps (June 3-7 and June 10-14) ideal schedule approximately 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Pass a background and fingerprint check, be or become First Aid/CPR certified, and obtain a Sexual Abuse Awareness certificate (Girlstart will provide additional information upon hire)
  • Abide by partners' requirements to work with youth


Girlstart is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Classification: Seasonal, nonexempt

Hourly rate: $16/hr

About Girlstart

Founded in 1997 in Austin, TX, Girlstart's mission is to increase girls' interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through innovative, nationally recognized informal STEM education programs. Girlstart's year-round programs inspire girls to transform our world. These programs include after school, week-long summer camps, community STEM programs, and an annual girls conference.

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