Summer Science Camp Lead Counselor
Summer Science Camp Lead Counselor
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Job Description
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is looking for talented college students or recent college graduates to work in our Summer Science Camps from June 9 August 8 2025. We offer exciting handson summer camps to kids from rising kindergarten to rising eighth grade. During the summer campers explore different areas of science through experiential lessons and unique engagement opportunities. If you are passionate about education science or working with children please consider sharing your excitement with campers in Chapel Hill as a Summer Camp Lead Counselor. Our staff enjoys a schedule that is flexible around summer classes oncampus employment and an extremely fun and dynamic work environment! Mandatory camp training sessions will occur May 29 June 1 2025. Job duties include: Training on science content and curricula geared towards kids ages 513 (If you dont have a science background dont worry well teach you! Learning best practices for teaching camp activities including working with campers with special needs using inclusive teaching methods and general camp management Leading science activities for groups of up to 20 campers with a High School Assistant Counselor and CounselorInTraining Maintaining a structured camp environment as the primary counselor responsible for planning and preparing activities organizing materials classroom management and being a role model for High School Assistant Counselors and CounselorsInTraining Supervising a High School Assistant Counselor CounselorInTraining and campers to ensure camp runs smoothly and safely Communicating with camp administrators regarding camp incidents materials needs and general camp updates
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience working with children; High level of responsibility organization and resourcefulness; Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience with summer camp programs; Morehead Summer Science Camp experience; Bilingual proficiency; Drivers license.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 15 hours for content training in May); Monday Friday 40 hours per week during camp weeks) 8:00AM 5:00PM
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
