Summer Camp Stem Specialist

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club•Fairfield, CT

4d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Camp STEM Specialist designs and leads engaging, hands‑on science, technology, engineering, and math activities for campers in a fun, safe, and educational environment. This role involves creating age‑appropriate lesson plans, facilitating experiments and projects, and encouraging curiosity, problem‑solving, and teamwork. The STEM Specialist ensures that all activities align with camp goals, maintains equipment and materials, and adapts instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage groups of youth, and a passion for inspiring students to explore STEM concepts in creative and exciting ways. The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is looking for energetic and responsible employees who have a passion for working with children to join our organization in our Summer Day Camp. The Summer Camp Specialist is responsible for developing a curriculum for 8 weeks for groups ranging from K-8th grade. A specialist will be in one program area: art, gym. Outdoor sports, game room, learning center, or studio. Our Summer Day Camp hours for staff are 9:00am-3:00pm.

Requirements

Boys & Girls Club or youth organization experience preferred.
Experience working with youth grades K-8th
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.
Knowledge of youth development strategies.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
MUST have availability for minimum of 5 weeks.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and facilitate program specific activities.
Implement education program objectives through a developed formal curriculum.
Provide supervision, guidance, and act as role models to club members.
Monitor programs, services and activities to ensure the safety of all members.
Flexibility when changes need to be made and dealing with a variety of situations.
Helping maintain cleanliness and order of classrooms and the building.
Attend staff meetings and follow procedures.
Develop relationships with members to ensure trust and confidence in them, to recruit them to participate in programs and increase membership participation.
Staff must wear proper uniforms including Wakeman Staff shirt, walkie and name tag.
This position requires standing for long periods of time.
This position may require lifting items up to 50lbs.
Ensure a team-based work environment by communicating effectively and positively with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers and other community partners.
Make recommendations regarding member's needs, program ideas, and facility needs.
May be asked to participate in special programs and or events.
Perform other duties as assigned by Directors.