Summer Camp Instructor

Summer Camp Educator with VAC Enrichment
Location: In-Person | Multiple Campuses (varies by site)
Schedule: Summer weeks vary by location
Pay: Competitive weekly or per-class rates (varies by role, program, and schedule)
Job Type: Part-time, Contract

About VAC Enrichment

VAC Enrichment is a nationwide leader in hands-on, project-based enrichment programs serving students from PreK through 8th grade. Our programs focus on creativity, life skills, STEAM, and experiential learning—designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and make learning memorable.

We partner with schools, camps, and community organizations across the country to deliver high-quality summer camps and after-school programs led by enthusiastic, caring educators.

Position Overview

We are seeking Summer Camp Educators to lead or assist engaging, in-person enrichment camps. Educators create a safe, inclusive, and energetic learning environment while delivering hands-on lessons using provided curriculum. Programs may include subjects such as entrepreneurship, STEM, coding, robotics, art, design, cooking, theater, writing, games, and more.

This role is ideal for teachers, camp counselors, coaches, artists, graduate students, and education-minded professionals looking for meaningful summer work.

Interviews and trainings are conducted remotely. All classes are held in person.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or assist engaging, hands-on enrichment lessons using VAC-provided curriculum
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Supervise students and ensure safety at all times
• Manage classroom behavior using positive and age-appropriate strategies
• Prepare materials, set up activities, and assist with cleanup
• Communicate professionally with site staff, families, and VAC leadership as needed
• Complete required training, paperwork, and background check
• Represent VAC Enrichment with professionalism, enthusiasm, and reliability
• Follow all school, site, and VAC safety and supervision procedures

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational, camp, childcare, or coaching setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage small to medium-sized groups of students
• Creative, patient, dependable, and adaptable
• Comfortable following structured curriculum while bringing lessons to life
• Must pass a background check (processing time applies)
• Must have U.S. work authorization

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation to assigned campus
• Secure place to store teaching materials
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs and move throughout the classroom/campus
• Comfort standing, walking, bending, and engaging actively with students

What We Offer

• Flexible schedules (single-week or multi-week opportunities)
• Paid training prior to program start
• Curriculum and materials provided
• Supportive program team and clear expectations
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students during the summer
• Positions that work well alongside other summer commitments

Preferred (Not Required)

• Teaching license or formal classroom experience
• Camp counseling experience
• Subject-matter experience in STEAM, arts, or enrichment topics
• CPR/First Aid certification

Application Notes

In addition to your really application, please complete our Candidate Add Form: https://www.vacenrichment.com/candidate_add

This ensures your information is in our system and is not lost through really.

Staffing Notes:
We are seeking Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers for all listed programs. Compensation varies by role and program and is paid per camp (not per week or per hour).

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Pay: From $250.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Summer camps rely heavily on consistency. Are you able to commit to every scheduled date for the programs you accept?
• Are you able to pass a full background check and fingerprinting required by partner schools?
• Are you interested in working with VAC Enrichment outside of the summer season (school-year programs)?
• What type of camp or class would you be most excited to teach?
• Do you have reliable transportation to arrive 30 minutes before class?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $250