Summer Science Camp Counselor

Liberty Science Center•Jersey City, NJ

15h•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Science Camp Counselors at Liberty Science Center (LSC) are vital to the success of our dynamic summer day camp, which provides immersive STEM programming and activities for children in grades 1 through 8. Counselors will have the exciting opportunity to: Assist and lead in developing fun and informative STEM curriculum; and Engage directly with campers at LSC by delivering the programs. Applicants must be passionate about STEM education and available for the entire duration of the camp program (July 6th-August 14th) Science Camp Counselors report to LSC's Director of Out-of-School Time Programs. You are a team player who is enthusiastic, motivated, and punctual. In addition, you possess an insatiable curiosity and willingness to explore the ever-converging worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Working with children is rewarding and enjoyable for you. As a creative thinker, you are committed to providing STEM learning that is engaging and fun. You bring learning beyond the classroom and foster meaningful connections with campers. With a friendly and calm demeanor, you help create a welcoming environment for our diverse group. Furthermore, you feel comfortable with the “unknowns” and a certain amount of controlled chaos. In other words, you have an uber flexible spirit and easily roll with the flow of an ever-changing and sometimes unpredictable camp environment.

Requirements

Commitment to Mission: Knowledge of Liberty Science Center’s mission and a deep desire to contribute to its advancement
Teamwork: A team player with the ability to collaborate with other camp staff
Out-of-Box Thinker: Ability to create fun and engaging activities for diverse audiences
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; capable of achieving the necessary tone and voice for multiple audiences
Enthusiasm: A desire to participate in high-energy activities with campers
Safety Management: Proactively manage risks that campers may encounter during lab activities and unstructured recreation
Receptive Learner: Ability to quickly absorb new information and build on newly-acquired skills
Enthusiasm and the ability to work with diverse populations are required

Nice To Haves

An interest in STEM and education; if you are pursuing a degree in education, parks and recreation, STEM-related fields, or other relevant fields, then this is a huge plus
Experience working in a camp setting and/or with children is also a huge plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with fellow staff members and guests in a friendly and professional manner

Responsibilities

Assist LSC STEM Educators with delivery of programs
Teach and interact with campers and enhance the Science Camp experience
Role model Science Camp values to promote social-emotional learning
Maintain an awareness of participants' physical and emotional safety, health, and well being
Connect and engage with participants during classroom sessions, before care and aftercare, physical activities, meals, and other aspects of camp
Work with participants of all ages to provide helpful, engaging, and meaningful experiences
Assist with setup and breakdown of camp activities, pre-camp setup, and post-camp breakdown
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned