Summer Camp Instructor

BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION•Bothell, WA

142d•Onsite

About The Position

Brains and Motion Education (BAM!) is seeking Summer Camp Instructors with expertise and enthusiasm to lead specialized STEM camps at university campuses. These camps offer students an opportunity to explore robotics, game design, engineering, and maker-based projects in an immersive and collaborative environment. You’ll deliver well-crafted lessons that inspire curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity while fostering a positive, supportive atmosphere for students. With a provided curriculum and materials, you’ll focus on making STEM learning accessible and exciting. In this role, you will: Facilitate hands-on activities that engage students in STEM concepts, ensuring an interactive and immersive experience. Manage groups of 10–12 campers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. Demonstrate strong classroom management skills to ensure a focused and engaging learning environment. Collaborate with team members to enhance the camp experience and address camper needs effectively. Communicate with parents and guardians as needed, providing updates on student progress and camp activities.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience teaching, tutoring, or working in STEM-related programs, camps, or educational settings.
Expertise in one or more of the following: robotics, engineering, game design, or maker-based projects.
Ability to work with kids in Grades TK-8, providing a positive and enriching experience.
Ability to resolve conflicts that may arise between campers quickly and effectively.
Ability to foster the personal growth of all campers and ensure a fun, safe and welcome environment.
Possess excellent communication skills, able to clearly and positively interact with both campers and their parents.
Strong organizational skills
Must possess a current, government issued photo identification, such as a valid driver’s license or state ID, and have dependable transportation to travel to assigned program locations as needed.
Ability to lift and carry 20–50 lbs. occasionally (with or without accommodations)
Must be available Monday- Friday between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Are willing and able to participate in Brains & Motion summer camp training and complete a background check before camp begins

Responsibilities

Facilitate hands-on activities that engage students in STEM concepts, ensuring an interactive and immersive experience.
Manage groups of 10–12 campers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills to ensure a focused and engaging learning environment.
Collaborate with team members to enhance the camp experience and address camper needs effectively.
Communicate with parents and guardians as needed, providing updates on student progress and camp activities.
Guide students in constructing robots using LEGO kits, Dash Robots, or Strawbees, blending creativity and engineering principles.
Teach programming basics to control robotic movements and complete challenges using MakeCode, Python, and Scratch.
Foster teamwork and critical thinking during design and debugging sessions.
Emphasize resilience, patience, and responsibility through iterative project work.
Plan and facilitate fun, goal-oriented contests to test student creations.
Facilitate lessons on building structures and mechanisms, from catapults to Rube Goldberg machines, to teach engineering principles.
Connect activities to physical laws like gravity and momentum, making STEM engaging and practical.
Encourage innovation by allowing students to brainstorm and test unique designs.
Create group-based projects where students build and present solutions together.
Lead exhibitions or project showcases to celebrate achievements and reinforce learning.
Lead sessions on coding basics using text and/or block-based tools such as Scratch, MakeCode, Minecraft Redstone, and JavaScript.
Guide students in creating games, animations, or interactive apps to reinforce coding concepts.
Provide a glimpse into advanced topics like artificial intelligence or game-based competitions.
Help students gain skills in file management, debugging, and navigating development environments.
Use coding challenges to foster analytical thinking and persistence in troubleshooting.
Organize sessions in basketball, soccer, flag football, tennis, and more, focusing on basic skills and teamwork.
Teach coordination, flexibility, and endurance through fun and age-appropriate drills.
Use games to highlight values like fairness, discipline, and inclusivity.
Facilitate friendly competitions to build camaraderie and enhance skill application.
Modify activities to suit varying abilities and ensure a supportive, engaging environment for all.