Manchester Tech Camp Project Co-Leader

University of New Hampshire

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manchester Tech Camp is a two-week summer STEAM program for students entering grades 5-12, held at UNH Manchester. The camp aims to foster interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through interactive, hands-on activities. Project Co-Leaders are responsible for directing and implementing the curriculum of projects within the camp, working alongside a project leader who is a content expert. These roles require teaching experience and pedagogical content knowledge. The co-leader will co-develop and design hands-on activities, ensure curriculum accessibility and developmental appropriateness, co-coordinate resources (space, time, supplies, budget), co-implement projects with campers, ensure camper health and safety, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and help evaluate the project's success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, a STEAM field, recreation management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong leadership skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly and maintain a positive mindset in the face of challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
A successful background check is required.
Must attend a required staff training half-day hosted by the Manchester Tech Camp Leadership team in July.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a summer camp or similar youth-focused program.
Experience working with diverse populations, including children with special needs or from different cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Co-design hands-on activities for an inquiry-based project with campers.
Coordinate space, time, supplies, and budget for the project.
Implement the project with the campers during the designed week(s) at camp.
Ensure project activities meet all health and safety requirements imposed by Manchester Tech Camp and UNH Youth Programs.
Evaluate the success of the project at the end and note improvements to be made for future implementation.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom where campers feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore new experiences.
Address camper concerns, accidents, and behavior issues in a proactive and constructive manner, including bringing incidents to the Manchester Tech Camp manager for prompt resolution in compliance with UNH Youth Programs protocols for behavior management and incident reporting.
Serve as an exemplary role model to campers and staff in attitude and respectful behavior.
Serve as a positive ambassador to the camp and university when interacting with families or other community members who may be visiting the camp.