Innovation Lab: STEAM Lead Camp Counselor

DEAN Adventure Camps • Haverford, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DEAN Adventure Camps creates life-changing opportunities for young people to discover their passions, explore possibilities, achieve goals, and navigate adventures while developing character and skills. Guided by core values of Compassion, Trust, Growth, and Creativity, DEAN fosters an environment where learning, discovery, and personal development thrive. The vision is to inspire resilient, compassionate, and confident individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world. DEAN operates across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA, offering all-inclusive programs.

As a Lead Innovation Lab Counselor (Multi-Age), you will design and facilitate hands-on STEAM experiences for campers across multiple age groups, adapting projects and instruction week-to-week to meet different developmental levels. This role requires strong planning, flexibility, and the ability to scaffold learning so all campers feel challenged, supported, and excited to create.

Requirements

• An adaptable teacher — confident working with a wide age range (typically Grades K–5), adjusting language, pacing, and expectations as needed.
• STEAM-curious and hands-on — experienced or interested in engineering, making, robotics, design-based learning, or creative problem-solving.
• Strong in classroom management — able to maintain structure, engagement, and safety across varying energy levels and skill sets.
• Comfortable with project-based learning — you enjoy guiding campers through trial-and-error and celebrating effort over perfection.
• A clear communicator — patient, encouraging, and skilled at explaining concepts in multiple ways.
• Organized and proactive — able to plan ahead, prep materials efficiently, and adjust projects on the fly.
• A collaborative teammate — works well with co-counselors and leadership to support camper growth and program success.
• Experience in makerspaces, STEM programs, camps, or afterschool settings.
• Full on-site availability during the summer: June–August, Monday–Friday.
• Ability to commute to: 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be up to date on all immunizations and willing to provide emergency health information upon hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Must have valid First Aid & CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Leading Innovation Lab programming for both younger and older elementary campers, teaching one age group per week depending on site needs.
• Facilitating project-based learning experiences tied to weekly themes (e.g., Space Exploration, Eco-Engineering, Inventor’s Workshop).
• Adapting core projects so younger campers engage through guided exploration, while older campers take on more complex, multi-step builds.
• Guiding campers through the full design cycle: imagining, planning, building, testing, iterating, and sharing.
• Teaching and monitoring safe use of age-appropriate tools and materials, modeling curiosity, perseverance, and problem-solving.
• Structuring projects so they fit the weekly camp arc while allowing room for creativity and camper ownership.
• Supporting collaboration and teamwork, helping campers articulate their ideas and reflect on their learning.
• Preparing materials, managing supplies, and keeping the Innovation Lab space organized and safe.
• Collaborating with Site Leadership and counselors to ensure smooth transitions and a positive camper experience.

Benefits

• Pay range: $20-25/hr
• Paid training
• All required background checks and certifications fully reimbursed.
• Summer Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Daily perks: Free snacks, coffee, and parking + Monday breakfast.
• Employee discounts on camp rates for family members, outdoor gear, art supplies, electronics, and more.
• Career growth: Gain resume-building experience, letters of recommendation, and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed