Summer Camp Site Director (Part-Time) - Lead NYC Premier STEM Camp

NORY•United States, NY

12h•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time summer opportunity is ideal for educators and program leaders seeking meaningful 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 change makers 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. You have managed or mentored at least four people and can demonstrate how you supported their development.
Strong family engagement skills. You confidently and compassionately handle both routine and challenging parent conversations.
Operational steadiness. You remain organized and composed when unexpected situations arise.
Growth mindset. You're 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 during morning programming. Provide daily coaching, facilitate morning huddles, offer meaningful feedback, and support their growth as educators.
Serve as the primary contact for families at drop-off. Welcome parents in the morning, proactively address concerns, and communicate weekly about their child's experience.
Oversee morning site operations. Manage the morning schedule, materials, facilities, safety protocols, attendance, and incident reporting during your shift.
Step in to teach as needed. Fill in for counselors or lead a morning class to ensure a consistent, high-quality camper experience.
Hand off cleanly to the afternoon lead. Provide a brief written and verbal handover at 1:00 PM so the afternoon team is set up for success.