Brainwave Camps: S.T.E.A.M. Instructors
Seasonal
About the job
The Enrichment Center @ 2nd Nature Academy in Nashua, NH is seeking summer STEAM instructors to lead one or more of our 2023 Brainwave STEAM summer day camps. We seek detail-oriented, organized, curious, self-starters who have a background in science, technology, engineering, art, or math to teach and inspire school-age kids in a fun, summer camp atmosphere. For anticipated day camp offerings, please see below.
This candidate must be dependable and thrive in a flexible environment. Just as importantly, we are searching for people who can manage a classroom of children ranging in ages from 6 to 14 yrs, depending on the camp.
JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Class planning and preparation
Update and detailing lesson plans
Create materials lists and costs (templates provided)
Manage junior counselors, if present
Model good citizenship
Respect students and colleagues
Trustworthy and honest
Adaptable team player
Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
Monitor and ensure the safety of campers and materials
Active engagement with campers during classes, lunch/snack and outdoor play breaks, and drop-off/pick-up
Maintain classroom discipline for groups of 10-12 campers
Logistical responsiblities
Set up and thorough clean up of spaces
Store materials properly
Hours
Pre-camp planning: 4 hrs paid planning time per camp + 3 hrs on-campus training
First weekly day of camp: 7:30am-4:30pm, with 30 min unpaid break (extra time for set up in AM)
Last weekly day of camp: 8:00am - 5:30pm, with 30 min unpaid break (<1hr extra time for clean up)
Regular camp hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, with 30 min unpaid break (if taken)
Access to reliable transportation
Commit to the following camp preparation, due ~4 weeks prior to camp date
Pre-camp planning time and submit revised lesson plans and detailed materials list (templates provided)
First aid /CPR training, if not already certified (we can also help provide this training)
On-site ~3-hour counselor training to review rules, process, and campus tour (date is TBD but will be before June 26)
The ideal candidate
We are looking for instructors with skillsets who can teach the following types of camps (names are not final):
Minecraft Camp for creativity and education from basic to advanced (e.g.,Python programming in Minecraft)
Lego Camp from basic to advanced (e.g., LEGO Mindstorms)
Intro to Programming: Scratch, Kodu, or other computer programming languages/tools/apps for kids to learn how to build games and art projects
Animation Camp: Stop-motion movie making & editing: e.g., StopMotion Studio, FlipAClip, or similar
Be A Rocket Engineer Camp: Familiarity with Kerbal Space Program (or willing to learn)
Be an Entrepreneur Camp: Basic business planning, prototyping of product and services, and market research
Be a Fashion Designer: principles of fashion design, and sewing
Artists who can teach:
Paper and fiber arts
Painting, watercolors, and/or mural creations (using masking tape)
Drawing
Comic book art
Crafters and Makers who can teach:
Cardboard Camp
Duct tape creations and wire sculptures
Life scientist (biology, chemistry) who can teach a mystery detective camp
Requirements
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Experience teaching kids ages 6-14 preferred, including experience being summer camp counselor
Educational or professional background, or demonstrated passion in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math):
Life science (e.g., immunology, molecular biology, marine biology)
Social sciences (e.g., economics, sociology)
Engineering (e.g., software, mechanical, electrical, biomedical)
Arts and design (e.g., visual, digital, fashion design, architecture)
Math (e.g., calculus, physics, statistics)
Good communication skills, attention to detail, and a joyful approach to teaching
English language proficiency
Benefits
Part-Time/Seasonal Employee discounts offered to Campus Cafe.
Competitive benefits packages available for Full Time employees