Summer Camp Educator

DISCOVERY WORLD LTD•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals, passionate about working with youth, to lead our Summer Camps for campers ages 6 to 14. The Summer Camp Educator works certain weeks of the summer, Monday through Friday. Please see descriptions below for the Educator categories we are looking for. Note – Camp educators are not expected, nor encouraged, to work all 12 weeks of the camp program. Schedules are created based on personal interest and availability. It is recommended that educators stagger their working weeks.

Requirements

Degree in Education, Science, Art, Technology or equivalent experience.
Education experience with youth in a formal or informal setting.
Ability to implement classroom and behavior management strategies.
Willingness to create a welcoming camp environment through ice breaker/team building exercises, games, etc.
Comfortable teaching an array of subjects in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math
Must be extremely punctual, enthusiastic, creative, and a problem-solver.
Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Professional demeanor
Comfortable supervising/mentoring assistant educators and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in biology, zoology, or ecology. This individual feels comfortable leading dissections and instructing 8–14-year-olds in biological science topics, including anatomy, animal sciences, botany, ecology, and others.
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in Claymation/stop-motion animation. This individual has a thorough understanding of programs, the animation process, and the ability to convey design and artistic concepts to students. The program to be used will be Stop Motion Studio.
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in early elementary education. This individual feels comfortable instructing students ages 6-7 on a wide variety of elementary science topics and has a strong understanding of strategies to teach and engage young elementary learners through hands-on, exploratory learning techniques. This individual should also have excellent classroom and behavior management skills.
The ideal candidate for this position has a wide range of knowledge in the science field. This individual feels comfortable in instructing 8–14-year-olds in general science camps on multiple topics, including biological sciences, food science, chemistry, physics, forensic science, robotics, electronics, and others.
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in photography and/or filmography. This individual has an understanding of photography principles, basic digital camera settings, and photo/video editing. The program to be used will be Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements.
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in simple robotics and block-based programming. This individual has experience assembling robots from push-to-fit or mechanical fastener components and is able to lead youth through the programming process, including debugging and troubleshooting. The programs to be used include Sphero EDU, LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Classroom, and VEX V5.
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in screen printing and image design. This individual has a thorough understanding of the screen-printing process, with experience in screen prep, creating designs, and using plastisol and solvent inks. The programs to be used will be Adobe Photoshop Elements and CorelDraw.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality, hands-on programming to groups of 12-20 students during the full week of camp.
Create an age-appropriate, fun, and open learning environment.
Prepare materials, set up classroom, and clean up daily after camp.
Enforce behavior protocols, help campers resolve conflicts appropriately, and intervene when campers are having behavior issues.
Communicate with the Camp Manger and/or Camp Coordinator about camper experience.
Supervise and mentor Educator Assistants, Volunteers, or other staff assisting with camp.
Facilitate the proper use of various lab equipment, computers, and materials.
Help supervise campers during various time periods, including, but not limited to check-in, recess, afternoon snack/recess, and check-out.
Complete paperwork or reports as needed.
Adhere to Discovery World’s safety protocols, policies, and procedures.