ML STEM Camp High School Student Intern (OCS Students ONLY)

POSITION PURPOSE: 

The ML STEM Camp Intern supports rising 5th-8th-grade English Language Development (ELD) students during a hands-on STEM camp by assisting with language development and facilitating participation in inquiry-based STEM and engineering activities. The intern helps create an engaging, supportive learning environment where multilingual learners can build STEM understanding while strengthening academic language skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills - 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to support language development through modeling, questioning, and scaffolding.
• Classroom support skills, including assisting with group work and hands-on activities.
• Organizational and time-management skills.

Abilities - 

• Ability to work effectively with diverse learners, particularly multilingual students.
• Ability to facilitate student engagement in STEM challenges and collaborative projects.
• Ability to follow teacher direction while also taking initiative when assisting students.
• Ability to maintain a positive, supportive learning environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications - 

• Interest in education, STEM fields, or working with multilingual learners.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or camp setting (preferred but not required).
• Availability to work the full camp schedule, including one planning day and four days with students.
• Reliable and responsible with the ability to commit to 8 hours per day during the camp period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teachers in facilitating hands-on STEM activities and engineering challenges.
• Support ELD students by encouraging language development and the use of academic vocabulary during activities.
• Help students collaborate in small groups and participate actively in inquiry-based learning tasks.
• Provide guidance and encouragement while students explore STEM concepts and problem-solving strategies.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and distributing materials needed for activities.
• Participate in a planning day with teachers to understand camp activities, expectations, and student needs.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Support general camp operations as needed, including setup and cleanup of materials and spaces.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.