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 instructors will facilitate creative, interactive, hands-on instruction for youth through our Camp Curiosity educational program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Facilitating multi-grade STEM activities for campers K-8th
• Creating fun, interactive, and effective STEM learning environments 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 behavior management
• Setting up and cleaning up instructional areas
• Communicate with the Leadership Team about camper concerns in a timely manner
• Provide operational support during camper check in/check out
• Provide program feedback to the Leadership Team
• Observing any other established program standards, policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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:

• Active (Pre-K-8) Teacher’s license preferred.

• Classroom teaching experience required.

Expected Hours of Work:

Break camps are one-day camps and are offered only downtown at GLSC:

• Monday, December 21, 2020: STEM HQ Behind the Scenes
• Tuesday, December 22, 2020: Take Apart
• Wednesday, December 23, 2020: PPG Chemistry Lab
• Monday, December 28, 2020: NASA Clean Room
• Tuesday, December 29, 2020: NASA Artemis Day
• Wednesday, December 30, 2020: Dissection Lab
• Thursday, December 31, 2020: Destination Earth!
• Friday, January 1, 2021: Science Sleuth

Candidates must be available at least two days from 8am-4:00pm. Instructors could also be scheduled for before care from 7:15am-8am or after care from 4:00pm-5:30pm 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.