Camp Assistant Educator

Pacific Science Center • Seattle, WA

262d • $21 - $21

About The Position

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci. The Camp Assistant Educator will work with a Camp Educator in facilitating safe, interactive science camps to school age children to spark lifelong curiosity, and significantly enhance the participant's experience and expand Pacific Science Center's role as a driving force for science education.

Requirements

• Demonstrated teaching experience and classroom management skills, solid problem solving and decision-making skills
• High School Diploma (or equivalent experience)
• At least 18 years of age at the start of camp
• Attending and completing training sessions before start of summer camps
• Experience working with youth from grades Pre-K - 8th
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• WA State Food Handlers permit or willingness to obtain
• Available to work a minimum of 6 full weeks of the summer season (June 23-August 29)

Nice To Haves

• Informal education experience
• Past summer camp experience
• Passion for science education and early child development
• Associate's/Bachelor's degree (or currently in pursuit) or equivalent experience
• Available to work all 10 weeks of the summer season (June 23-August 29)

Responsibilities

• Working with the Camp Educator to facilitate interactive STEM camps of various themes
• Modeling safe, effective and equitable science facilitation methods
• Assess risk and ensure camper safety including responding to first aid situations
• Exhibiting effective and appropriate classroom and behavior management
• Support with setting up, maintaining, and cleaning classroom area and camp supplies
• Supervise campers during lunch and breaks, providing recreational activities as needed
• Complying with all camp procedures and other health and safety policies and supporting campers and others in the camp space with doing the same
• Support Camp Educator in maintaining supply and attendance records including confidential health information
• Providing feedback and program evaluation to Camp for Curious Minds leadership
• Welcoming and assisting campers and guardians during drop-off/pick-up, answering questions, and conveying necessary information
• Communicating guest feedback and concern to Camps for Curious Minds leadership
• Assist Camp Educator in writing daily camp letters to communicate program activities to families and caregivers
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee PacSci Membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: High school or GED