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Day Camp STEM Specialist (Discover Specialist)
$54k-68k (estimate)
Temporary | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
3 Weeks Ago
YM YWHA Washington Heights Inwood is Hiring a Day Camp STEM Specialist (Discover Specialist) Near New York, NY
CAMP OVERVIEW:
Camp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day
camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow
that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new
areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated in
everything we do, with the hope that it encourages our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Activity Specialists develop and implement educationally-rich, experiential programming at camp. As a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Specialist, you will run informative, fun, and energetic sessions for
children at camp. This position will primarily work with campers in grades K-2 and occasionally grades 3-6.
Activities should provide hands on learning for campers.
DUTIES PRE CAMP:
Camp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day
camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow
that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new
areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated in
everything we do, with the hope that it encourages our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Activity Specialists develop and implement educationally-rich, experiential programming at camp. As a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Specialist, you will run informative, fun, and energetic sessions for
children at camp. This position will primarily work with campers in grades K-2 and occasionally grades 3-6.
Activities should provide hands on learning for campers.
DUTIES PRE CAMP:
- Work together with our program partners on curriculum development and program design.
- Help in developing scope and sequence for neighborhood curriculum, and personalize, scale and implement lesson plans.
- Participate in training and collaborative lesson planning.
- Produce and deliver lesson plans.
DUTIES DURING CAMP:
- Facilitate STEM lesson plans for grades K-2
- Put together lesson plans that are age appropriate and engaging.
- Assist in daily maintenance and clean-up of activity area.
- Advise the Neighborhood Coordinator on equipment and supply needs.
- Create and maintain a learning environment for campers.
- Collaborate with other specialists and Neighborhood Coordinators.
- Participate and help plan camp-wide special events.
- Assist with post camp clean up and shut down of all program spaces.
- Perform any other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience and knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) education practices with elementary age children.
- Experience with curriculum development.
- Experience with teaching children, specifically in the area of tech and science.
- Excel at working collaboratively with others.
- Sensitivity of and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
STATUS:
- Seasonal
- June 27 - Aug 16, 2024, including 40-45 hours of staff training in May and June.
HOURS:
- 8:00am-5:00pm.
- Mondays through Fridays, during the summer (June 27 - Aug 16, 2024).
SALARY RANGE:
- $4,000- $4,500 for the season.
Please use the following link to be considered for employment with Camp Twelve Trails for Summer 2024: https://www.camptwelvetrails.org/apply-now-1
https://www.camptwelvetrails.org/apply-now-1 will direct you to the Camp Twelve Trails applicant tracking page to ensure a faster review of your application.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Temporary
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$54k-68k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/05/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/03/2024
WEBSITE
ywashhts.org
HEADQUARTERS
FORT GEORGE, NY
SIZE
100 - 200
FOUNDED
1917
CEO
SUSAN HERMAN
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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