The Enrichment Center @ 2nd Nature Academy in Nashua, NH is seeking summer STEAM instructors to lead one or more of our 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 the start of the season)