STEM Specialist - Washington D.C.

The Position

The STEM Specialist leads specialized classes to create a space for hands-on science projects and interactive demonstrations for our youngest campers. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.

Camper ages: 3-6 years old

Activities include: mason jar habitats, slime, crafty and themed hats, camouflaged animal searches, wearable dinosaur tails, creature footprints, rain clouds in a jar

Weekly themes include: Animals, superheroes, insects, outer space

Role Information

Schedule:

In-season (mid June through mid-August): 7:30 am – 3:45 pm Monday – Friday

Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation

Compensation: $18.50 / hour

What You'll Do

• Bring Camp to Life
  • Implement pre-written STEM curriculum for up to 9 groups of 12 to 16 campers in 30 minute rotations
  • Prep for upcoming activities, including cutting out shapes, pre-assembly, making samples, and testing experiments to ensure enjoyable and age-appropriate camper experiences
  • Model pristine classroom management and camper engagement skills, coaching group counselors to learn techniques and support during your classes
  • Monitor and routinely inventory materials in the STEM storage area, and complete bin checks weekly for upcoming theme activities, communicating missing items with the Program Leader
  • Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
  • Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures

• Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
  • Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities

• Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
  • Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
  • Work directly alongside your teammates to create the best experience possible for all campers
  • Be flexible and open to supporting other activities on site including lunch, snack, Special Event, and carpool
  • Committed to adhering to the Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.

• Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
  • Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, helpful, hands-on, and in uniform
  • Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community, keeping your programming area spotless and organized

• Handle the Curveballs
  • Practice resiliency and arrive with a “How Can I Help?” mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things

About You

Must be at least 19 years old with at least (1) years at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience:
  • Majors in education and child development viewed favorably.
• Must be able to:
  • Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
  • Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
  • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Headfirst Summer Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply.

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