Summer Day Camp STEAM Coordinator - Schnitzer Family Campus
About The Position
The MJCC Summer Day Camp is seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic STEAM Coordinator to design and lead engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, + Math (STEAM) programming for campers ages 3 - 11. This role blends curriculum design with hands-on facilitation and leadership, supporting a dynamic and enriching camp experience. The STEAM Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate STEAM curriculum for all camp units. Prior to the summer, this role will focus on curriculum planning and material preparation. During the camp season, the STEAM Coordinator functions as a Unit Head-level position, traveling classroom to classroom to lead STEAM and art activities, support counselors, and ensure high-quality, engaging programming across camp.
Requirements
- Experience designing and leading STEAM, art, or maker-based programming for children.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work comfortably, tactfully, and courteously with children, parents, and staff.
- High levels of enthusiasm, creativity, energy, and flexibility.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to pass fingerprint background check prior to the first day of camp.
- First Aid and CPR certifications (adult and child) are a condition of employment and preferably obtained by the first day of camp.
- Ability to lift, bend, squat, and engage in active programming throughout the day.
Nice To Haves
- Background in education, camp programming, child development, engineering, art, science, or a related field preferred.
- Leadership experience in a camp, classroom, or youth program setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design comprehensive, age-appropriate STEAM curriculum for campers ages 3 - 11, aligned with weekly camp themes.
- Develop lesson plans, material lists, and activity guides that can be implemented consistently across units.
- Collaborate with the Day Camp Director, Unit Heads, and program specialists to align STEAM programming with overall camp goals.
- Prepare and organize materials, supplies, and activity kits prior to the start of camp.
- Rotate room to room to introduce the planned maker-based activity for the day, support counselors in getting activities started, model facilitation strategies during the opening minutes, and then transition to the next group.
- Facilitate engaging, hands-on STEAM experiences that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- Model positive behavior management strategies and support counselors during activities.
- Adapt activities to meet the developmental needs and abilities of different age groups and learning styles.
- Ensure the safety of campers during all activities; respond appropriately to injuries and complete required documentation.
- Maintain activity spaces, including setup, cleanup, and organization of materials.
- Serve as a Unit Head-level staff member, supporting camp operations and stepping in as needed.
- Be “in position” to address staff questions, troubleshoot challenges, and assist with transitions.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and all-staff events.
- Oversee pre-care (7:30 - 9 am) or after-care (4 - 5:45 pm) as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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