Summer Camp Teachers - Seattle

Kids Science Labs • Seattle, WA

3d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Kids Science Labs is seeking Summer Camp Teachers to inspire kids through creative design projects, problem-solving, and engaging classes. The role involves working with a great team and students who love learning and innovating. Kids Science Labs is a leader in hands-on science education, aiming to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and leaders. Each day, students engage in hands-on projects that connect core science concepts to their everyday lives, with the goal of inspiring, engaging, and having fun. The program offers a challenging and rewarding experience, with training and tools provided to help teachers become better innovators, problem solvers, and leaders. The beautiful Seattle center features classrooms with garage doors, dry erase wonder walls, and a fun, engaging, high-performing team. Typical days are 8 am-4 pm with a mid-day break. Camp operates Monday-Friday from June 8th to September 4th.

Requirements

• Must be available for 10-14 consecutive weeks between June 1st and September 4th.
• Enjoy being with, engaging, and adapting to children.
• Ability to manage or help manage a classroom.
• BS/BA degree completed or in progress (preferably in art, science, communication, early childhood education, theatre or psychology).
• Positive attitude and a need to smile.
• Ability to adapt and operate in a dynamic and creative environment.
• Excitement for teaching and the adventure of learning.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Relate to Kids Science Labs mission and core values.
• Desire to work successfully with and support a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to engage kids.
• Desire to provide exceptional customer service to fellow teachers, parents, and visiting children.

Nice To Haves

• College student or teacher.
• Creative artists, theatre majors, music educators, and child psychology majors who love helping kids learn.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in a program that includes a hands-on discovery science class and two afternoon electives in art, critical thinking, problem solving, and general science.
• Provide instructions for engagement to up to 20 students with a co-teacher.
• Support student learning and exploration.
• Build fundamental skills in kids that lead to their long-term outperformance.
• Build lifelong friendships with teachers, camp counselors, and team leads.

Benefits

• Training program for people outside the education industry.
• Coaching on applying innovation, design, and creativity to life's everyday challenges.
• Opportunity to become a better innovator, problem solver, and leader.
• Lead Teachers earn $30/hr.
• Support Teachers earn $24/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level