Summer Instructor, Claremont

Overview

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world. With over 90 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, Galileo is a leader in the Innovation Education Movement. We value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Join us for a mission-driven summer in a joyful environment.

As a Summer Instructor, you’ll lead hands-on design and outdoor activities, creating an inspiring, safe environment where campers explore creativity through Galileo’s curriculum. With training and team support, you ll deliver memorable learning experiences and engage fully in camp traditions. This is a seasonal role;
Summer Instructors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).

• Lead Galileo’s innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math for groups of up to 28 campers
• Create an inviting and safe learning space; prepare and manage materials for daily projects
• Teach up to three unique rotations:
  Innovator’s Studio, Idea Lab, and Outdoor Adventure, adapting for various age groups and abilities
• Guide campers in using tools for 5th-8th grade groups, ensuring safe, hands-on experiences
• Maintain a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers  diverse needs

• Work with teammates to plan, set up, and lead daily camp activities
• Supervise campers to ensure safety during all camp events, including ceremonies, snack, and lunch
• Contribute to the camp experience with active participation in songs, skits, and chants
• Bring your unique skills and energy to create a joyful camp experience

• Greet campers and families warmly, ensuring a positive, safe environment
• Assist with check-in/check-out, manage daily attendance, and communicate with families as needed
• Foster a fun, energetic atmosphere throughout the day, creating a smooth transition for campers at drop-off and pick-up

• Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts
• Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team
• Continue to refine your instructional skills through feedback and training from camp leadership

• Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure:
• Pay for this position is $18.00 for new (first-year) camp staff
• Returning (alumni) staff pay ranges from $18.25 to $19.00 per hour, based on years worked with Galileo Camps
• One free week of camp for your own child
• 15% Friends and Family Discount
• Priority scholarship nominations
• Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers

• All camps operate Monday - Friday. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.
• Staff must complete online training and attend two pre-camp set-up days before camp opens. Set-up days may be scheduled on weekends.

Camp set-up dates, start dates, and duration vary by location - find your location on our Camp Finder page to view site-specific dates.

• 1+ years of instructional or classroom support experience in K-8 education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
• Experience teaching, caring for, supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring kids
• College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred, but not required
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with urgency and enthusiasm
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
• Ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal smart device
• Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, certifications, onboarding paperwork and online training prior to start
• Availability to work up to 8-hour shifts daily, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp
• For consistency and camper safety, preference for applicants who can commit to the full duration of camp (4-8…