At Great Lakes Science Center, we make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive to feed the inner sense of curiosity for guests of all ages. We believe in the value of using real scientific challenges through opportunities to invent, design, tinker and create to encourage curiosity and experimentation. The Science Center remains committed to developing informal science education programs that inspire young minds, improve STEM literacy and cultivate the creative, critical thinkers who will shape the future of Northeast Ohio.

Working collaboratively with the STEM Learning Department, Camp Curiosity counselors will provide creative, interactive, hands-on instruction for youth through our Camp Curiosity educational program. Candidates must be available at least two full weeks 8am-4:30pm. Counselors can also be scheduled for before care 7:15am-8am or after care 4:00pm-5:30pm throughout the week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assisting with the facilitation of multi-grade STEM activities for campers K-8th
• Creating fun, interactive, and effective STEM learning opportunities for all campers
• Establishing high expectations for performance and engagement
• Conducting him/herself with high levels of professionalism and appropriateness at all times
• Maintaining classroom safety and disciplinary control, especially during transition times
• Eating lunch alongside campers
• Providing a structured recess time
• Interacting with parents as needed
• Observing established program standards, policies and procedures
• Provide operational support during camper check in/check out

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or enrollment in a post-secondary education program in science, education, youth development or related field.
• Must be energized and excited to share the experience of science with children entering Pre-K through 8th grades. 
• Experience teaching and/or working with children with demonstrated creative teaching methods in an informal or formal learning environment and creative methods of teaching.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

The following camps will be taught at downtown at GLSC:
6/3/2019 - 6/7/2019: Super Sleuths (Pre-K) & Agents of STEM: Crack the Code    
6/10/2019 - 6/14/2019: Junior Engineer (Pre-K) & Design Studio: Movers and Makers
6/10/2019 - 6/15/2019    : STEM Leadership Bootcamp *includes overnight experience
6/17/2019 - 6/21/2019: New Newtons (Pre-K) & Thrill Ride: The Forces of Fun
6/24/2019 - 6/28/2019: Preschool Players (Pre-K) & Ready Player Fun: Level Up!
7/8/2019 - 7/12/2019: Junior Engineer (Pre-K) & Design Studio: Movers and Makers
7/15/2019 - 7/19/2019: Space Explorers (Pre-K) & Race to Space: Apollo Challenge
7/22/2019 - 7/26/2019: Science Superheroes (Pre-K) & Sci-Quest: What Makes a Hero Super    
7/29/2019 - 8/2/2019: Preschool Players (Pre-K) & Ready Player Fun: Level Up!
8/5/2019 - 8/9/2019: Space Explorers (Pre-K) & Race to Space: Rockets to Rovers
8/12/2019 - 8/16/2019: New Newtons (Pre-K) & Thrill Ride: The Forces of Fun

Great Lakes Science Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.