Camp Assistant Site Lead

Thinkery•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Thinkery is where Austin’s children and their families come to enjoy play-based, inquiry-rich, hands-on learning experiences. We believe that innovative, play-based, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning experiences are a powerful way for children to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and curiosity about the world around them. Our exhibits and programs encourage children—alongside their caregivers—to solve creative challenges, explore a variety of materials, and to develop new ways to complete unfamiliar projects. Through these activities, children gain the tools and confidence to develop and grow into enthusiastic, creative, lifelong STEAM learners and thinkers. POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Site Lead is a key part of the Camp Admin Team who provides overall site support by leading the staff and day-to-day operations at their individual camp site in Mueller. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for all staff and campers. Assistant Site Leads coordinate between Camp Admin, caregivers, campers, and partners and must have excellent communication skills, customer service, and time management.

Requirements

Confirmed full availability for Pre-camp preparation: May 4 – May 22 Camp Educator training: May 25 - 29 Active camp program: June 1 – August 14 Post-camp wrap-up: August 17 – 21
Adaptability to problem solve and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lead teams in inquiry based and social/emotional learning.
Must be CPR certified or become certified within 1 week of hire (Thinkery will provide training).
Experience leading diverse teams
Experience with classroom and behavior management and supporting a diversity of learning styles in the same space.
Ability to uphold Educators to facilitation standards, ensuring the delivery of a quality program.
Organized with an eye for detail and excellent time management.
Familiarity with play-based learning practices in an informal setting.
High school diploma or equivalent experience
Confident problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference to bilingual applicants
Experience leading in an educational setting
Experience teaching or leading a summer camp preferred.
Familiarity with Tessitura, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Bi-lingual Spanish or American Sign Language a plus
Some college or college degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee daily aftercare functions, parent communications, and camper experience.
Support camp staff, including Camp Educators, and provide feedback and communication about staff performance
Participate in interviewing and hiring Camp Educators.
Be the first to respond to emergency situations and communicate as needed to the Admin Team.
Lead parent communications through daily/weekly in-person communications during pick-up.
Coordinate the organization of onsite supplies for aftercare programing.
Act as a supportive Educator while in classrooms before aftercare.
Provide supervision in the classroom during aftercare.
Ensure the Site is adhering to Thinkery’s healthy and safety protocols, in accordance with Local, State and Federal public safety guidelines.
Serve as model educator during staff training and able to pivot into subbing in camp classrooms if need arises.
Support planning, organizing, and coordinating packing and delivery of camp materials to classrooms.
Provide behavior management support to educators, classes, and individual campers.