STEM Specialist - Summer Camp 2026

JCCSF Careers•San Francisco, CA

6h•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. STEAM Camp is in session June 1 - August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more. The STEM Specialist will create, organize, and implement 11 weeks of camp. STEM camps are offered for campers in grades 1-5. Campers will be introduced to the world all things science through hands-on experience and exploration of experiments The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded STEM curriculum for youth ages 6 - 11.

Requirements

At least 1 year as an educator
Knowledge and ability to explain and facilitate age-appropriate design and tool use skills for elementary school-aged campers.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
Passions for maker projects, informal education and youth programs.
Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of summer camps preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and implement science curriculum for grades 1-5
Prepare for and deliver up to 11 weeks of camp programming, including creating supply lists, curriculum development and teaching daily lessons
Implement an interactive, age-appropriate curriculum
Support general counselors (when applicable)
Support camper drop-off and pick-up processes
Provide excellent customer service to camp families by communicating with them about their camper’s experience
Set-up camp room and cleanup daily
Implement daily safety checks of STEM tools and equipment.
Practice personal leadership skills.
Model appropriate behavior for campers.
Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors.
Additional responsibilities as required.