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Do you LOVE working with kids and helping them have those “A-HA!” learning moments? If so, we want you on our team! What campers remember most about their camp experience is usually the camp’s staff members. Club SciKidz’s summer camps provide a safe and exciting atmosphere for children, enabling them to explore the world of science. All members of our team take the job of teaching and caring for children seriously! Our busy camp days are filled with activities and our camps are normally sold out!
Club SciKidz expects that ALL team members are:
- Responsible
- Professional
- Articulate
- Patient
- Enthusiastic & energetic!
- Strong work ethic (completing the job with an excellent attitude!)
- Supportive
- Punctual
- Kind & caring
- Physically able to actively supervise and care for children ages 4-14
- ABOVE ALL … demonstrate an absolute LOVE for children, a strong desire to make sure the camper has an unforgettable camp experience, and a genuine interest in STEM topics!
NOTE: If you do not exhibit these characteristics, then Club SciKidz South Bay/Orange County is not for you!
All Club SciKidz staff must commit to work 3-6 full weeks (Mon-Fri) of the summer camp season. All staff will complete a mandatory, comprehensive, virtual and hands-on paid training program. All of our hires are background checked. Topics for the training will include:
Camper safety
- Emergency response
- Curriculum expertise
- Classroom management
- Camper-to-camper relationships
- Fostering self-esteem
- Implementation of lesson plans and projects
- Science inquiry skills
- Process skills
- Training for all outdoor activities
- Sexual abuse awareness and prevention
- Protecting the Club SciKidz brand.
Why Club SciKidz?
Club SciKidz’s commitment to providing world class STEM enrichment opportunities for children grades PreK-7th can only be met by recruiting the best employees. As a member of our company, you will become a part of the Club SciKidz brand. We are passionate about creating an environment that is safe and enriching for the children under our care. Our daily goal is to help your campers have an amazing experience. We believe that all children are scientists and that our professional staff can bring out the full potential of their curiosity! We are extremely selective, and we are always looking for the top talent that can help us in fulling our brands mission. We provide a competitive weekly salary, employee discount for campers, and a fun team environment with many added perks. If you’re a current college student, you may also be able to use your work hours as hours towards an internship requirement! Do you have what it takes to join one of the most exciting children’s science companies in the country? If so, take a look at some of the job descriptions below and apply!
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Camp Counselors
Camp CounselorsOur Camp Counselors have usually completed at least one year of college or equivalent educational life experience and are enrolled for the following fall semester. Current school teachers or school staff also make fabulous camp counselors as well! We only hire camp counselors that will demonstrate a love for children and will protect our respected Club SciKidz brand. Counse
Camp Counselors are directly responsible for camper safety and learning, we keep a ratio of 1 counselor to 10 campers. Counselors are role models for our campers, they take the responsibility seriously by providing positive and friendly interactions with the campers and nurture an environment that allows the campers to feel safe, comfortable, and excited about science! Therefore, Camp Counselors (along with meeting the criteria listed above) must be HIGHLY energetic and demonstrate that they are genuinely enjoying the camp experience!
Hourly pay ranges between $18-23
Jr. Camp Counselor
Are you a high school or college student who wants to work at a camp but doesn’t yet meet the minimum requirements to be a Counselor? The Jr. Camp Counselor role is perfect for you! At a minimum you must have completed your sophomore year of high school and be reenrolled for the next school year.
Jr. Counselors work in a support role for camp counselors. Junior counselors act as an “extra set of eyes, ears & hands” in classrooms and at the playground/gym while also being role models for our campers. Jr. Counselors must take this responsibility seriously by providing a positive and friendly interaction with campers while keeping them focused on the task at hand. The Jr. Counselor will float between classrooms as needed to assist counselors with particularly technical lessons where lots of assembly is required (ie robot/rocket assembly, helping during messy science experiments, assisting with dissections), or any lesson where a counselor needs an extra set of hands. During the pickup/dropoff/outdoor portions of the day, the Jr. Counselor will monitor & manage campers and ensure safety at all times.
These individuals must be energetic and have a “can-do!” attitudes at all times as they help campers have a great experience at camp. A ready smile and upbeat personality are must haves! These experiences and will prepare you well for life and the Counselor role!
Hourly pay ranges between $16-18