Summer Camp Educator

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

22h•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Educator works collaboratively to lead fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 4-8 in full day summer camps from June to August. They provide engaging, high-quality experiences exploring art, making, nature, technology, and more, while nurturing joy, creativity, curiosity, and kindness. This position requires experience working directly with children in learning and enrichment environments. This position also requires organization, communication, positivity, and excellent teamwork skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required, some college is preferred.
At least 1 year of experience working with children required, previous camp or informal instruction preferred.
Strong problem-solving experience, flexible thinking, and ability to adjust expectations and actions with an open mind.
Ability to engage with children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Must be dependable, adaptable, and a good communicator.
Commitment to continued learning for both personal and team growth.
Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced environment.
FBI fingerprint results, PA Child Abuse History Certificate (Act 33), and PA State Criminal Record Check (Act 34) are required.
Must be available to work onsite between June 1-August 14, 2026.
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Reliable travel capabilities to arrive on-site and on time for scheduled work shifts is required.

Responsibilities

Co-leads engaging, hands-on summer camp sessions for groups of up to 15 children aged 4-13 years old, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm daily.
Sets clear camp expectations and delivers camp content that explores art, making, movement, nature, science, design, and more.
Creates a welcoming and inclusive experience for summer camp participants and visitors of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Works with campers 1-on-1 or in small groups to provide support during activities, conflict resolution, and ensure individual needs and accommodations are being met.
Assists in material preparation and organization of daily camp activities.
Tidies classroom at the end of each day, and helps reset at the end of each week in preparation for weekend programming.
Maintains a safe and fun camp atmosphere by developing games, building positive relationships with campers, and encouraging creativity and curiosity throughout the day.
Models kindness when interacting with campers, caregivers, museum visitors, and fellow staff.
Participates in trainings and follows Museum best practices and policies for instruction, behavior management, and facilitation.
Monitors and assists campers while exploring Museum campus, ensuring safe interactive experiences in exhibits, art studio, and maker spaces, which may involve tools and physical movement.
Shares expertise with and learns from peers.