Summer Camp Instructor
About The Position
EDMO’s summer team members spend 5-10 weeks connecting with kids, honing leadership skills, and making a real impact—all while rocking wacky costumes and getting pied in the face! Our summer positions offer a unique opportunity to help kids uncover hidden talents and dive deeper into existing talents. Spend your summer pursuing your goals and developing invaluable, transferable professional skills (including problem-solving, classroom management, and coaching). An EDMO Instructor is responsible for teaching all STEAM and SEL curriculum for kids in TK-8th grades (grade ranges vary by location). They train on EDMO curriculum instruction and lead their assigned group through the camp day, including STEAM curriculum and SEL activities. Note: These programs are taking place in-person for summer 2026.
Requirements
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
- A minimum of High school diploma or GED
- 1+ year experience working with groups of kids or supporting youth programs in school, after-school camps, camps, coaching or similar settings
- Comfort engaging with kids and helping create a safe, positive environment
- Able to work well with a team and communicate respectfully with coworkers and supervisors
- SELECT SITES: Completion or willingness to complete the Instructional Assistant Exam coordinating with academic level required for the position (Will waive requirement with proof of Bachelor’s degree with coursework primarily in English, AA degree, or completion of 48 college-level units)
- Dependable, punctual and able to follow through on commitments
- Willing to adapt, problem-solve and stay calm in a fast-paced classroom setting
Nice To Haves
- A science background including biology, chemistry, and physics
- Basic science lab skills
- Engineering
- Enjoys storytelling, performance or creative activities that engage children.
- Teaching credentials, coursework or units towards credentials are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Approaching education with passion and excitement and building positive role model relationships with kids
- Leading STEAM and SEL curriculum daily with themes varying by week
- Refining curriculum and adding personal contributions as seen fit
- Working closely with other staff members to create and participate in fun camp games, songs, skits, and activities
- Helping to lead daily kid check-in and check-out procedures
- Interacting with families in a professional and energetic manner
- Helping to cultivate healthy self-esteem and a natural love for learning
- Ensuring all kids are safe and have a positive experience in our program (this includes diligently following all EDMO policies)
- Exhibiting the EDMO Method and demonstrating through actions and words each of the SPACE skills (Self-awareness, Problem-solving, Advocacy, Collaboration, and Empathy), while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
