Summer Camp Site Director - Lead NYC Premier STEM Camp
About The Position
This opportunity is ideal for educators and program leaders seeking meaningful summer work, gaining real leadership experience, building a team, and shaping the summer for over 60 children and their families. By season’s end, you’ll enhance your resume, build a network of 400+ NORY educators, and have tangible accomplishments to share in future interviews. NORY is the leading STEM camp provider in NYC and Boston, serving over 4,000 campers each summer across 10+ locations. We are known as the Disney World of STEM education, offering an immersive, joyful experience that inspires 3–12-year-olds to become purposeful changemakers through robotics, coding, woodworking, and engineering.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working with children ages 3–12.
- Experience in teaching, camp leadership, or similar roles required.
- Proven team leadership: managed or mentored at least four people and can demonstrate how you supported their development.
- Strong family engagement skills: confidently and compassionately handle both routine and challenging parent conversations.
- Operational steadiness: remain organized and composed when unexpected situations arise.
- Growth mindset: receptive to feedback, eager to learn new tools, and committed to personal development.
- Effectiveness with children, professionalism with adults, and reliability under pressure are essential.
Nice To Haves
- STEM background is a plus but not necessary.
- A teaching license or STEM degree is not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 6–12 counselors, providing daily coaching, facilitating morning huddles, offering meaningful feedback, and supporting their growth as educators.
- Serve as the primary contact for families, welcoming parents at drop-off and pickup, proactively addressing concerns, and communicating weekly about their child’s experience.
- Oversee site operations, including managing daily schedules, materials, facilities, safety protocols, attendance, and incident reporting.
- Step in to teach as needed, filling in for counselors or leading a class to ensure a consistent, high-quality camper experience.
Benefits
- Genuine leadership development.
- STEM training included.
- A supportive community.
- A path to year-round opportunities.
- Lunch provided daily
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid weekend training before camp begins
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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