What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Tech Summer Camp Instructor - Hinsdale (Indoors) position at Creator Camp?
About the Lead Counselor
Creator Camp is seeking dynamic and creative Lead Counselors for our summer 2026 session. As a Lead Counselor, you will inspire and educate campers in various creative disciplines, including animation, filmmaking, game design, music production, content creation, and entrepreneurship.
You’ll use your own passion for creativity and technological prowess to help kids reimagine their relationship with technology - to be a creator, just like you.
Time Commitment
Monday-Friday
8:00AM-4:00PM
Part-time/Full-time
(see below for exact camp dates pay range by region)
The summer program runs for 7-11 weeks. Lead Counselors may expect 24-40 hours per week, depending on enrollment. Counselors will complete remote training and attend an in-person orientation 1-2 weeks prior to camp, both paid. The Lead Counselors may be asked to stay and supervise campers for extended care up to 4:30PM or 5:30PM. To reduce burnout, all counselors will take 1-hour break each day to maintain energy, and bring their best to the campers.
Qualifications
- At least ONE year of classroom experience, which can include roles such as tutoring, summer camp counseling, coaching, teacher's assistant, or art instruction.
- Minimum of TWO years of experience working with children, whether through babysitting, tutoring, supervising younger siblings, or working in daycare facilities.
- Higher education in fields related to digital art, filmmaking, animation, coding, music production, game design, entrepreneurship, early childhood education, secondary education, or special education.
- MUST be available the entire summer.
- Knowledge of and interest in Minecraft and/or Roblox
- Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Willingness to lead classes in multiple subjects.
- Must pass a background check.
Responsibilities
- Deliver course content related to your expertise, whether it's digital art, filmmaking, animation, coding, music production, or game design.
- Report to the Camp Manager.
- Supervise a class of 4-20 campers with the help of an Assistant Counselor.
- Actively participate in campers' projects; for instance, some campers might involve you in their film creations.
- Monitor campers and organize activities during recess and lunch breaks.
- Craft personalized 'Thank You' cards for campers at the end of camp to inspire their creative journeys.
- Prepare the classroom for the next day by organizing and tidying up.
- Collaborate in hosting the Creator Camp Oscars Ceremony and present campers with their well-earned trophies.
- Facilitate the check-in and check-out process during drop-off and pick-up.
- Stay and supervise campers for extended care for up to 4:30PM or 5:30PM.
Apply if you...
- Are a creative person looking to connect with other creative-minded people
- Are a natural educator who likes to have fun
- Adapt quickly to new apps, software, or technology
- Enjoy being surrounded by kids
- Find Minecraft and/or Roblox fun
- Genuinely down with our mission
PRIORITY APPLICATIONS
Apply via our website for PRIORITY consideration:
https://www.creatorcamp.org/join-our-team
Illinois
June 8-August 14
$15.50-$17.00
Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Where do you see yourself in 2 years, and how do you think Creator Camp could be a stepping stone toward that goal? Feel free to share anything else you’d like us to know.
- Describe your artistic background and current creative interests.
- Share your teaching background and what you find most rewarding when working with children. (can include tutoring, summer camp counseling, coaching, teacher's assistant, babysitting, tutoring, supervising younger siblings, or working in daycare facilities.)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17