STEAM Camp Counselor - Extra Help
Governors State University

Job Info

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Description

This is a temporary assignment that will end on August 15, 2024, or when funding or hours is exhausted.

Steam Camp Counselor
Camp Dates will be from July 15 - 31, 2024 - the position will be full-time during these weeks!
There will be training starting June 1, 2024, Students must pass an extensive background check and complete full Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED training.
The hourly rate of pay: $15 - $20.00 per hour.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Governors State University (GovState) STEAM Camp Counselor will assist in developing, coordinating, leading or directly supporting applied science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics-related activities for students enrolled in GovState's STEAM Camp in conjunction with GovState faculty, students, alumni, volunteers and staff.
The STEAM Camp Counselor leads children through a variety of STEAM-related activities taught by GovState faculty, student and community volunteers.

• Engages children in interactive STEAM activities including science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics-related programs.
• Positive, upbeat, courteous, cooperative, customer service orientated, and interested in the fields of education particularly for middle, to older children. Target ages 10 - 17.
• Experience with working with children with disabilities.
• Ability to tolerate loud noise.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, use hands, objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to participate as a chaperone on a school bus.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.

Access to reliable transportation

Desire to learn new skills, information, and computer systems.

Ability to approach challenges creatively.

Desired Qualifications:

STEAM Camp Counselor should be motivated with an interest and aptitude in teaching/ supporting the delivery of STEAM-related content and mentoring children ranging in age from 10 to 17, in small and medium-sized group formats through a variety of indoor and outdoor lab, field trips and practical activities.

Ability to effectively develop and deliver content in a learning environment with supporting content creation software.

Evidence of subject matter expertise in one or more relevant STEAM Camp disciplines (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics).

Strong English skills and writing skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational skills and accurate attention to detail

Supplemental Information

Please attach these required documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of three references with current contact information

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