Camp Invention Student Teacher

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Camp Invention Teaching Assistant

Camp Invention is a week-long STEM camp for students in grades K-6. This camp will be held at the Science Building at EKU July 13-17 2026. The camp is 9:00 AM 3:30 PM all five days. Throughout the week the students engage in a variety of activities and hands-on challenges to spark curiosity and build their confidence in STEM opportunities to imagine experiment and create. Learn more about Camp Invention: Invention Teaching Assistants are granted funded positions and will only occur for the designated dates listed below. The Camp Invention Teaching Assistants will be expected to work 20-29 hours during this camp week and two training sessions at an agreed upon time with the PI.

Camp Invention Teaching Assistants will be working directly with and supporting students in grades K-6 at the camp. They will be supporting both students with and without disabilities during the camp. This includes but not limited to the following:

Transitions to different areas of the building
Providing directions and instructions to students
Creating accommodations and opportunities for accessible learning opportunities in the different camp STEM activities
Support students during active play and lunch time activities

Requirements for all Camp Invention Teaching Assistants include:
Available during the week July 13-17 2026 between hours 9:00 AM 3:30 PM
Ability to get to the Science Building on EKU Campus
In addition to EKUs hiring practices Teaching Assistants must also complete all Camp Inventions volunteer requirements including a background check required for Leadership Intern Program through National Inventors Hall of Fame organization
Complete all Camp Invention Volunteer Requirements including background check
Willingness to participate in research with PI for research study occurring with the camp
Passed SED 104
Preferred: Admitted to the School of Education Teacher Education Program or completing minor in Special Education

This position will pay $14 per hour. Students will work no more than 29 hours as part of this program.
Please reach out to Dr. Ashlee Smethers at for further information or questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Must be enrolled at EKU and have passed SED 104