Summer 2026 STEM Camp Counselor + Instructor (Day Camp, K-7th, UWS)

Launch Math + Science Centers•New York, NY

1d•$640 - $680•Onsite

About The Position

Launch Math + Science Centers provide K through 7th grade kids with inspiring STEM-based summer camps (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). We are hiring Summer 2026 STEM Camp Counselors + Instructors. Our Instructors are passionate and creative people who believe in the Launch mission: To inspire children to love and learn math and science. The Launch summer program consists of weeklong camps covering various STEM themes ranging from coding and biology, to aviation and electronics. Camps are divided into three grade groups: K-1st, 2nd to 4th grades, and 5th to 7th grades. Many of Launch's camps also have an outdoor component where kids participate in traditional camp activities, as well as math and science based outdoor projects. Camp topics may include: Coding With Scratch and Scratch Jr. Coding With Python Game Design Biology Electronics Physics Aviation / Aerospace Marine Biology And more! All curriculum and class materials are provided (you do NOT need to create lesson plans) Two UWS locations in New York City

Requirements

A passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
Knowledgeable in various sciences
Ability to create computer programs using one or more programming languages a plus (including but not limited to: ScratchJr, Scratch, and Python)
Personable, friendly, reliable, committed, focused and communicative
Previous experience working with children ages 5-12
Available to work Mon through Fri from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM during late June, July, and August (you may specify weekly availability on application)
Most important, the belief that every student can learn and love math and science