What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Invention Instructor - 1-Week Summer Teaching Opportunity position at Camp Invention?
Visitation School is partnering with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) to provide Camp Invention®, a unique out-of-school-time STEM enrichment program for children in our community, July 11 - 15, 2022.
Location: Visitation School
2455 Visitation Dr., Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Dates: July 11 - 15, 2022
Times: 9:00am – 3:30pm
To bring this exciting experience to children in our area, we are looking for Camp Instructors to support the Camp Director in promoting the program and facilitating hands-on, inquiry-based activities this summer.
- Instructor Position(s)
Camp Invention Instructors engage children through hands-on, inquiry-based activities that are part of an overall storyline and theme. Each day features Inductee stories, Step-By-Step Instructions, Guiding Questions, and Discussion prompts. Must be a certified educator.
- Base Stipend: $500
- CEUs: 3
During this weeklong adventure, children entering grades K-6 will create, collaborate, problem solve and build confidence while rotating through four themed activities. This summer, you can empower children to use their big imaginations, have fun and build critical skills for their future.
Research shows just ONE week of Camp Invention results in improvements in creativity, STEM interest and problem-solving skills. It can also lead to improved test scores and an increase in average GPA.
Team-member-to-child ratios for this program are 1:8, and the size of the program runs between 35 and 120 participants. This position includes a stipend, discounted rates for your children to attend the program, training, curriculum and lesson plans, job-embedded professional development, and all materials needed to facilitate the program.
For more information, visit https://www.invent.org/educators/camp-invention.
Interested candidates will be contacted directly within 48 hours of submission.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $500.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Program will follow all Minnesota Department of Health guidelines for youth programs.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
