STEM Instructor - Otter

General Function:  

Under the supervision of the Camp Director and Program Director, the STEM Instructor provides direct instruction of STEM programming to a group of children between the ages of six and thirteen in a traditional day camp program. 

The STEM Instructor will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.

OUR CULTURE:  
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

All employees are mandated reporters and will adhere to the requirements outlined in the Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures. Per our commitment to a safe environment and youth protection, you must attend required CAP and Safety/Risk Management Trainings each year.

Essential Functions:

• Possess mature judgement and sound decision making
• Ability to observe camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Monitor daily camp operations to adhere to all state, ACA, and YMCA regulations
• Relate to people in a positive but firm manner while motivating and guiding campers and staff to succeed in camp program
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and campers
• Possess a broad knowledge of camp activities, goals and objectives, risk management, programming planning and implementation techniques that help to create a fun, safe, and educational environment
• Instruct numerous classes per day for different age groups
• Ability to develop and adhere to lesson plans
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards for STEM instruction area
• Maintains administrative records as required
• Provide a safe environment for campers and staff
• React calmly and quickly in an emergency situation in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Respond to environmental and other safety hazards that relate to the camp program
• Prevent accidents by maintaining constant observation, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency rediness
• Perform an inventory assessment at the beginning and the end of the camp season

Job Segments:

• Assist Camp Director in various areas of pre-camp staff orientation.
• Attend Family Night
• Lead the entire camp in songs, games, and activities

Financial Development:

• Provides leadership and support of Annual Campaign that results in achievement of our annual fund-raising goal.

Other Duties:

• Provide leadership and in the Activate America initiative
• Perform other duties as assinged by Senior Management.

Effect on End Results:

• Development and delivery of quality programming that are both consistent with the goals and objectives of Camp Otter, as well as meet the needs and expectations of the camper families enrolled.
• Expansion of existing programs through building on traditional camp activities, while developing new program ideas relevant to that week’s theme.
• Development of quality staff and volunteers that are fully engaged in the camp and provide a safe and rich experience for all program participants.  

Education/Know How:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Current state approved first aid certification
• Current state approved CPR/AED certification
• Two or more years working with children, preferably in a day camp setting
• Must be highly organized
• Experience with lesson/project planning

Salary : $16