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 teachers will provide creative, interactive, hands-on instruction for youth through our Camp Curiosity educational program at Great Lakes Science Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Facilitating and scaling multi-grade STEM activities for campers in grades K-8
• Creating fun, interactive, and effective STEM learning opportunities for all campers
• Prepping all lesson plans, including reading curriculum in advance, and creating an immersive classroom environment
• 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
• Interacting with parents as needed
• Observing established program standards, policies and procedures
• Completing curriculum reports and providing constructive and timely feedback
• Setting up and cleaning up instructional areas
• Communicate with Operations Lead about daily camper activities for daily email to parents
• 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Please note that this position requires working outdoors for prolonged periods in varied weather conditions, frequently climbing narrow stairwells and occasionally lifting heavy objects such as supply bins and demonstration props.  It may also include working with chemicals and gases including but not limited to liquid nitrogen, dry ice, nitric acid, hydrogen, and oxygen.  Training will be provided. 

Education and Work Experience Qualifications:

• Must have an active Teacher’s license
• Must be energized and excited to share the experience of science with children entering Pre-K through 8th grades.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Expected Hours of Work:

Summer camps are week-long day camps offered downtown at GLSC. Teachers are expected to work the entire week, Monday through Friday of the week they are scheduled. Camps run from the week of June 1st through the week of August 10th. Teachers should be available for at least four weeks in the summer.

Candidates must be available from 8:00 am-4:30 pm each day, but will also be scheduled for before care 7:15 am-8:00 am or after care 4:00 pm-5:30 pm throughout the week.

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