C-STEM Summer Camp Educator (Elementary & Middle School)

Organization: C-STEM Teacher & Student Support Services, Inc.

Location: Houston, Texas (Multiple Camp Locations)

Position Type: Seasonal / Summer Contract

Camp Dates: Summer 2026 (Specific dates provided upon hiring)

Grade Levels: Elementary (Grades K–5) and Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate

About C-STEM

C-STEM Teacher & Student Support Services is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to Communications STEM (C-STEM) learning for students historically underrepresented in STEM fields. Through hands-on projects, robotics challenges, and creative design experiences, C-STEM camps help students develop problem-solving skills, engineering thinking, collaboration, and confidence.

Our summer camps provide engaging, project-based STEM learning experiences that integrate art, robotics, prototyping, engineering design, coding, AI concepts, and creative innovation challenges.

Position Overview

C-STEM is seeking dynamic, engaging educators to lead summer STEM camps for elementary- and middle-school students. Teachers will facilitate hands-on learning using C-STEM curriculum and toolkits, guiding students through engineering challenges, robotics activities, and collaborative problem-solving projects.

Teachers will create an exciting and supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Facilitation

• Update, Prep, and Deliver C-STEM summer camp curriculum and activity toolkits for hands-on learning activities

• Facilitate learning, engagement, and fund using C-STEM instructional slides,, handouts, curriculum and toolkits

• Guide students through project-based and problem-solving activities

• Encourage teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking among students

• Support students in completing projects and experiencing success with learning 

• Distribute surveys to campers

• Take pictures and videos of campers participating in activities

Classroom & Camp Management

• Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment

• Manage large and small groups of students during hands-on activities

• Ensure materials and equipment are used safely and responsibly

• Adapt lessons to support diverse learning styles and grade levels

Collaboration

• Work closely with camp coordinators and fellow instructors

• Participate in training prior to camp implementation

• Support preparation and organization of materials and learning kits

• Assist with end-of-camp student wrap-up

• Restock and return of inventory used daily or weekly as applicable

• Participate in Camp debrief

• Compile survey reports from camps

Desired Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education

• Experience working with elementary or middle school students

• Experience and ability to facilitate hands-on STEM project-base and problem-based learning experiences

Preferred

• Certified teacher or experienced educator

• Experience teaching STEM, robotics, coding, or engineering concepts

• Experience with project-based and problem-based learning environments

• Experience leading camps, after-school programs, or STEM enrichment programs

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong classroom facilitation skills

• Enthusiasm for STEM learning and innovation

• Ability to engage students through hands-on activities

• Creativity and flexibility in teaching

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Excellent PPT and presentation skills

Camp Activities May Include

Teachers will facilitate activities such as:

• Prototyping and design

• Coding and innovation 

• Robotics

• Team-based STEM problem-solving

• STEM Art projects

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate.

Training

All selected instructors will receive orientation that covers C-STEM curriculum, instructional resources, and activity kits prior to the start of camp.

Impact

Teachers will play a critical role in inspiring the next generation of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers while helping students build confidence and STEM skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Brief statement of interest

• Best STEM teaching experience(s) summary

• Fun/engaging STEM instructional photo

Here is the link to job post:

https://www.cstem.org/careers/