Summer Camp Counselor at Bay Area Discovery Museum
About the Employer
At Bay Area Discovery Museum, we believe that providing children with the high-quality early learning experiences they need to be successful is the best investment we can make as a society. Whether at the Museum, online, or in the community, the museum provides experiences that spark children’s natural curiosity for the world around them, while building their creative problem-solving skills and STEM content knowledge. Both on-site and off-site, the museum facilitates research-backed learning experiences that are fun and engaging for children and families. At our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, this includes hands-on exhibits, rich STEM and art programming, an on-site preschool, and camps and classes. Off-site, our museum educators bring hands-on STEM programming to students and families at schools and libraries in all nine Bay Area counties. We believe that these research-backed on-site and off-site experiences should be made available to all children and families and offer a variety of access initiatives toward this goal. We are currently at a reduced attendance capacity, following strict COVID-19 protocols, and working our way back up to our pre-pandemic numbers: • 350,000 visitors each year, including nearly 100,000 with free or reduced admission • 10,000 member families • 26,000 children through our school and community programs • 587 schools and 215 libraries through all nine Bay Area counties The museum is committed to being welcoming and inclusive. We are continuously working toward the goal of reflecting the diversity of the Bay Area both within our organization and with those we serve.
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY The Bay Area Discovery Museum’s creative summer camp programs emphasize participatory, interactive learning for children 5-14 years of age (preschool-9th grade). Camp program topics range from survival scouts, mystery solvers, under the sea, outdoor explorers, carpentry, digital fabrication and many more! Campers have fun exploring creative themes and solving unique challenges that get them excited to discover and try out new ideas in a hands-on way. We truly believe children learn best in a welcoming environment that is rich with open-ended exploration. Summer Camp Counselors are the vital players in creating and developing this enriched experience for our campers, which is where you come in! Summer Camp Counselors plan and implement camp curricula and facilitate camp programs. Camps run Monday through Friday from June 3rd to August 23rd, 2019, with a mandatory two-day training on Thursday and Friday, May 30th and 31st. Daily schedules can vary but will typically include hours from 7:30AM-1:30PM, 8:00AM-2:00PM, or 8:30AM-4:30PM. All summer camp positions are seasonal part-time, non-exempt, and report to the Camps and Enrichment Classes Program Manager. Opportunities exist for lead and assistant counselor roles. Hourly pay for lead counselor roles will be between $16.00/hour to $20.00/hour based on experience, particularly in terms of preferred qualifications. Hourly pay for assistants will be between $12.00/hour to $14.00/hour, based on experience. As a seasonal position, the position is not eligible for employee benefits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Care for, supervise, and ensure the safety of campers during the camp day • Serve as an appropriate and positive role model for all campers, caregivers and the general public • Maintain a fun, positive, and friendly demeanor • Work cooperatively to maintain open lines of communication with parents, participants, supervisors and co-workers • Care for museum supplies, equipment and facilities • Clean and organize classrooms • Attend all leadership, development and staff training sessions • Other duties as required by the Camps and Enrichment Classes Program Manager SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS • Interest working in an informal education, summer camp, or early childhood education setting • Superior customer service standards • Interest designing, planning, or leading activities for young children • Mature and hard-working attitude • Ability to take direction and remain flexible • Ability to work as a member of a team • Ability to take initiative and work independently • Must be available for at least 8 full weeks (Monday-Friday) between June 3rd - August 23rd, 2019 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience working in an informal education, summer camp, or early childhood education setting • Experience designing, planning, or leading activities for young children • Interest in early childhood education and child development • Behavior and/or classroom management experience, particularly for lead roles • Formal training in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field highly desirable
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY The Bay Area Discovery Museum’s creative summer camp programs emphasize participatory, interactive learning for children 5-14 years of age (preschool-9th grade). Camp program topics range from survival scouts, mystery solvers, under the sea, outdoor explorers, carpentry, digital fabrication and many more! Campers have fun exploring creative themes and solving unique challenges that get them excited to discover and try out new ideas in a hands-on way. We truly believe children learn best in a welcoming environment that is rich with open-ended exploration. Summer Camp Counselors are the vital players in creating and developing this enriched experience for our campers, which is where you come in! Summer Camp Counselors plan and implement camp curricula and facilitate camp programs. Camps run Monday through Friday from June 3rd to August 23rd, 2019, with a mandatory two-day training on Thursday and Friday, May 30th and 31st. Daily schedules can vary but will typically include hours from 7:30AM-1:30PM, 8:00AM-2:00PM, or 8:30AM-4:30PM. All summer camp positions are seasonal part-time, non-exempt, and report to the Camps and Enrichment Classes Program Manager. Opportunities exist for lead and assistant counselor roles. Hourly pay for lead counselor roles will be between $16.00/hour to $20.00/hour based on experience, particularly in terms of preferred qualifications. Hourly pay for assistants will be between $12.00/hour to $14.00/hour, based on experience. As a seasonal position, the position is not eligible for employee benefits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Care for, supervise, and ensure the safety of campers during the camp day • Serve as an appropriate and positive role model for all campers, caregivers and the general public • Maintain a fun, positive, and friendly demeanor • Work cooperatively to maintain open lines of communication with parents, participants, supervisors and co-workers • Care for museum supplies, equipment and facilities • Clean and organize classrooms • Attend all leadership, development and staff training sessions • Other duties as required by the Camps and Enrichment Classes Program Manager SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS • Interest working in an informal education, summer camp, or early childhood education setting • Superior customer service standards • Interest designing, planning, or leading activities for young children • Mature and hard-working attitude • Ability to take direction and remain flexible • Ability to work as a member of a team • Ability to take initiative and work independently • Must be available for at least 8 full weeks (Monday-Friday) between June 3rd - August 23rd, 2019 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience working in an informal education, summer camp, or early childhood education setting • Experience designing, planning, or leading activities for young children • Interest in early childhood education and child development • Behavior and/or classroom management experience, particularly for lead roles • Formal training in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field highly desirable
Comments and Other Information
NOTE TO CANDIDATE
Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.
Comments and Other Information
NOTE TO CANDIDATE
Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.