Seasonal Full Time Camp Counselor

St. Louis Science Center•St. Louis, MO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Summer STEM Explorers offers campers unique interactive learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. Counselors inspire the discovery of new facts, the use of new tools, and interesting questions across subjects like astronomy, paleontology, robotics, or game design. The camp also helps campers gain valuable process skills that support their STEM career aspirations. The team aims to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem solving throughout the summer.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
1 year of working experience
Workplace experience teaching and working with children ages 5-9 in either a formal or informal setting

Nice To Haves

College courses in relevant Science, Informal Education, Museum Studies, or child development
Cultural institution experience and/or people facing work

Responsibilities

Act as an active, engaged Science Center employee as a creative, confident problem solver with the ability to make informed and level-headed decisions in a dynamic environment
Self-motivated to work flexibly, creatively and professionally as part of a team
Demonstrate exceptional oral skills in the facilitation of STEM programming with the ability to adapt to diverse environments, events, and audiences
Demonstrate a friendly, positive, and professional image to campers, parents, visitors and other staff
Engage students in meaningful lessons/activities through all facets of the learning exploration
Facilitate predeveloped lesson plans to campers from age five to nine years old
Direct classroom activities that engage and encourage camper participation
Display comfort in interactions with people of diverse ages, cultures, ability levels, and backgrounds
Provide close supervision of campers ranging in age from 5-9, throughout various locations in the Science Center
Respond quickly and effectively to directions involving emergencies for other safety-sensitive situations
Transport campers’ supplies (up to 40 pounds), to various locations in the Science Center daily
Other duties as assigned