Want to share your excitement for science this summer?

For 50 years, the Lawrence Hall of Science has been providing fun and engaging experiences for youth.

Now you can join the team as a Summer Camp Guide for youth and...

• Inspire youth with a curiosity and excitement for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
• Engage youth in multiple modalities: art, craft, design, and experimentation
• Empower youth with interdisciplinary learning ranging from Astronomy to Zoology
• Mentor youth on a journey of exploration, investigation, discovery, and invention

The Summer Camp Guide position is an ideal opportunity for undergraduate students, recent college graduates, and early-career educators with interest and experience in science and education. It is a great opportunity for professional growth and to gain valuable experience in teaching STEM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Passion to teach and inspire young people in sciences and enthusiastic to serve as a role model and mentor.
• Develop an understanding of, and the ability to implement camp programs in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment that actively engages participants.
• Present programs in an engaging and professional way while supplying accurate scientific information.
• Manage a camp environment for participants’ well being; including safety, and expectations of behaviors.
• Skilled at working independently in front of a group and collaboratively with a team of educators.
• Act responsibly with material management including appropriate set-up, clean-up, and storage.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching and/or working with children in formal or informal learning environments using creative methods of teaching.
• Energized and excited to share the experience of science with children entering Pre-K through 12th grades.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills.
• A good sense of humor, flexibility, and ability to think quickly on one's feet.
• Committed to working 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with adequate break time.
• Available for staff training May 29-June 8 and for summer camp June 11-August 17 (priority selection for those committed to working the entire summer / partial summer schedules may be available)