Science Camp Summer Teacher

Job Description:

APPLY NOW TO BECOME A ROCKETEER!

"We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!"

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual to work as a Science Camp Teacher with our NJ based day camps to run science and engineering activities for kids.

• Summer seasonal position (4-8 weeks)
• Curriculum and materials are provided!
• Learn fun science activities to bring back to your students during the school year!
• Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun at camp!
• Paid training!
• Teach exciting topics with hands-on activities, such as: engineering, circuits, flight and motion, the human body, physics of amusement park rides, basic chemistry, forensic science, dinosaur and fossils, and more
• Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket
  
  

Requirements:

• Ability to travel to multiple northern NJ sites (one site per week), Monday-Friday
• Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred
• Experience with children in a camp or educational setting
• Experience with children ages 7-14
• Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on science activities across multiple domains
• Ability to manage and organize equipment and materials, including paid prep time before and after classes
• Rate: $18/hr - $25/hr
  
  

Who is Black Rocket?

Black Rocket provides unique educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct enrichment programs focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving through hands-on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every student is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to enhance student learning by igniting, unleashing and enhancing these distinct talents. Start your journey inspiring kids today!

• We will only review applications submitted online. Please do not send information or submit inquiries via email or phone.
  
  

We begin recruiting for summer in January and positions are filled on a 'rolling' basis.

Required Experience

• Ability to travel to multiple central NJ sites (one site per week), Monday-Friday
• Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred
• Experience with children in a camp or educational setting
• Experience with children ages 7-14
• Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on science activities across multiple domains
• Ability to manage and organize equipment and materials, including paid prep time before and after classes
• Rate: $18/hr - $25/hr
  
  

Benefits:

Paid training!

Potential opportunities to move into supervisory roles in future years

Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

Required Experience:

Required Experience

• Ability to travel to multiple northern NJ sites (one site per week), Monday-Friday
• Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred
• Experience with children in a camp or educational setting
• Experience with children ages 7-14
• Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on science activities across multiple domains
• Ability to manage and organize equipment and materials, including paid prep time before and after classes
  
  

Rate: $18/hr - $25/hr

Benefits:

Paid training!

Potential opportunities to move into supervisory roles in future years

Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

Keyword: Cooking Lead Instructor (2025)