STEAM Educator/Summer Camp Counselor - Da Vinci Science Center

Da Vinci Science Center is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where every person sees themselves as a part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). We believe that science belongs to the people in our community and that everyone deserves access to and plays a role in using STEAM to shape the future of our society.

The Da Vinci Science center brings science to life with unforgettable Summer Camp experiences for students entering grades K-8. We are seeking camp counselors who want to make a difference in a child’s life while gaining valuable work experience.  This year’s team of counselors will be the first to host Summer Camp in our new, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Allentown!

Summer Camp Counselors lead creative experiences for children enrolled in week-long and single day Summer Camps.  Camp themes capitalize on Science Center programs and exhibits as catalysts for exploration, experimentation, creativity, and learning. Schedules are flexible and may include full-day and/or half-day summer camps beginning June 17 and running through August 30.  Successful candidates will be fun, knowledgeable, and dependable educators who like working with people, teaching and learning about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned Summer Camps according to an agreed upon lesson plan, with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and in accordance with the Science Center’s student-centered, imaginative play, and inquiry-based philosophy. Actively engage all campers in activities.

• Attend and actively participate in training sessions to understand and implement the Da Vinci Science Center’s inquiry-based approach, understand science content, and demonstrate effective presentation techniques (dates likely in late May/early June).

• Provide a welcoming environment for all youth through positive youth development techniques.

• Maintain order and cleanliness of classroom and other spaces, showing respect for materials and student work. May include putting supplies away, washing goggles, wiping tables, and sweeping floors if needed.

• Participate in sign-in and sign-out, lunch, and recess procedures each day.

• Make safety a priority, especially with chemicals, dry ice, and/or liquid nitrogen.

• Record and submit proper documentation for any incidents that occur with campers

• Incorporate feedback into future lessons.

• Monitor supplies and report shortages.

• Support the Science Center’s mission and values statement, support the mission to bring science to life and lives to science, and display a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in all aspects of your work.

• Other duties as assigned.

Da Vinci Science Center relies on the same attributes that fueled the creative genius of the artist, scientist and inventor who is our namesake – curiosity and a thirst for both knowledge and understanding of the world around us.