Tech Camp Project Co-Leader

University of New Hampshire

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UNH Tech Camp is a summer STEM program for students entering grades 5-12. Open to all curious learners, the goal of the camp is to cultivate interest and excitement around subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through interactive, hands-on activities. Tech Camp runs for 3 weeks in July on the University of New Hampshire Durham campus. Tech Camp Project Co-Leaders direct and implement the curriculum of the projects within the camp in conjunction with a project leader. These positions will be held by people with teaching experience and pedagogical content knowledge. They will co-lead the development and design of hands-on activities, with a project leader, who is a content expert, for an inquiry-based project with campers. The project co-leader is responsible for ensuring that the curriculum is accessible to all students, and developmentally appropriate. They also co-coordinate space/time/supplies, and budget for the project; co-design with their project leader on all aspects of development of the project; co-implement the project with the campers; ensure health and safety of campers; exhibit a respectful, positive attitude to all participants/staff, and help evaluate the project's success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, a STEM field, recreation management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong leadership skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly and maintain a positive mindset in the face of challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
A successful background check is required.
Must attend a required staff training half-day hosted by the Tech Camp Leadership team in late June.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a summer camp or similar youth-focused program.
Experience working with diverse populations, including children with special needs or from different cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Co-design hands-on activities for an inquiry-based project with campers.
Coordinate space, time, supplies, and budget for the project.
Implement the project with the campers during the designed week(s) at camp.
Ensure project activities meet all health and safety requirements imposed by UNH Tech Camp and UNH Youth Programs.
Evaluate the success of the project at the end and note improvements to be made for future implementation.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom where campers feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore new experiences.
Address camper concerns, accidents, and behavior issues in a proactive and constructive manner, including bringing incidents to the Tech Camp manager for prompt resolution in compliance with UNH Youth Programs protocols for behavior management and incident reporting.
Serve as an exemplary role model to campers and staff in attitude and respectful behavior.
Serve as a positive ambassador to the camp and university when interacting with families or other community members who may be visiting the camp.