Summer Instructor Galileo X Capistrano Unified - Don Juan Avila Elementary
Summer Instructor Galileo X Capistrano Unified - Don Juan Avila Elementary
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Job Description
As a Summer Instructor youll lead handson design and outdoor activities creating an inspiring safe environment where campers explore creativity through Galileos curriculum. With training and team support youll deliver memorable learning experiences and engage fully in camp traditions. This is a seasonal fulltime role Monday through Friday. This is a seasonal role; Summer Instructors work fulltime Monday Friday 5 days per week).
Core Responsibilities
Lead Design Challenges and Outdoor Activities:
Facilitate Galileos innovative projectbased curriculum integrating science technology engineering and math for groups of up to 28 campers
Create an inviting and safe learning space; prepare and manage materials for daily projects.
Teach up to three unique rotations: Innovators Studio Idea Lab and Outdoor Adventure adapting for various age groups and abilities.
For 5th8th grade groups guide campers in using tools like saws drills and glue guns ensuring safe handson experiences.
Ensure a positive supportive environment manage camper behavior through restorative practices and provide individual support based on campers diverse needs.
Engage Fully in All Camp Activities:
Work with teammates to plan set up and lead daily camp activities.
Supervise campers to ensure safety during all camp events including ceremonies snack and lunch.
Contribute to the camp experience with active participation in songs skits and chants.
Bring your unique skills and energy to create a joyful camp experience.
Provide Exceptional Customer Service:
Greet campers and families warmly ensuring a positive safe environment.
Assist with checkin/checkout manage daily attendance and communicate with families as needed.
Foster a fun energetic atmosphere throughout the day creating a smooth transition for campers at dropoff and pickup.
Build Your Skills with Ongoing Training and Support!
Complete paid online training on innovation education Galileo policies and best practices before camp starts.
Attend two inperson setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team.
Continue to refine your instructional skills through feedback and training from camp leadership.
Compensation
At Galileo we are committed to pay transparency and equity. We anticipate the compensation for this position to be $18.25 per hour for new (firstyear) camp staff. Your exact pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors including work location and tenure.
Returning (alumni) staff pay for this role ranges from $18.50 per hour (secondyear) to $19.25 per hour (fifthyear) based on tenure with Galileo Camps.
Perks
One free week of camp for your own child!
15 Friends and Family Discount
Priority scholarship nominations
Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20000 inspiring changemakers!
Qualifications :
1 years of instructional or classroom support experience in K8 education or a combination of relevant education and work experience
Experience teaching caring for supervising coaching and/or mentoring kids required
College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred but not required
Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus but not required
Ability to complete all precamp tasks including background checks statemandated certifications electronic onboarding paperwork and online training prior to the start of camp
Availability to work 8hour shifts daily Monday Friday for the duration of camp.
Required to be available to work a minimum of 4 continuous weeks overlapping with the dates of camp operation
Priority is given to those who are able to commit to working for the full duration of camp 48 continuous weeks depending on the camp location).
Must be at least 18 years of age by May 12th 2025
At Galileo Camps we value divergent thinkers who bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role we encourage you to apply.
Schedule
All camps operate Monday Friday. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.
Staff must complete online training and attend two precamp setup days before camp opens. Setup days may be scheduled on weekends.
Camp setup dates start dates and duration vary by location find your location on our Camp Finder page to view sitespecific dates.
Additional Information :
Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities tasks and duties.
We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation contact our Human Resources team.
During the onboarding process in accordance with applicable local and state requirements you may be required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening background check(s) and statemandated training(s). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.
Physical Demands
Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
operate a computer (including typing reading)
Seeing hearing and speaking both nearby and at a distance
Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
Frequent standing walking kneeling and sitting
Equal Opportunity Employer
Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
