Aim Stars Summer Camp Teacher

Position: Aim for the Stars Summer Camp Teacher
Job Title Aim for the Stars Summer Camp Teacher Department Aim for the Stars Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a summer camp teacher, you will be responsible for leading engaging activities for children between 3rd-9th grade in a science/math camp setting. Curriculum and all materials will be provided for you. You will help create a fun, educational and safe, inclusive environment where campers feel comfortable expressing themselves and trying new things. Teachers will encourage positive behaviors and assist with behavioral challenges by using positive reinforcement and conflict resolution techniques.

You will be responsible for providing clear instructions and guidance to campers and adapting activities as needed based on camper interests and needs, ensuring all children are engaged and included. Teachers will help with supervision throughout the day to ensure camper safety and well-being by following camp safety protocols and guidelines.

Work Schedule M-F 8:00am-4:00pm. Commit to working as many weeks as possible between June 1 and July 31. Off July 4th week. 30 minute paid lunch break. Additional Duties

Teachers will give directions to counselors that are provided to assist with

each camp. Help to escort and supervise lunch, recess and on and off

campus field trips.

Required Qualifications

Teaching Certification or currently enrolled in Teacher Education program.

Must be outgoing and friendly. Must have an expertise in science and/or math. Must be able to work with a range of school children and multiple teachers and counselors. Background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably taught/counseled/participated in Aim for the Stars camp. CPR and AED certificate for adult and child helpful. Preferably not working elsewhere on campus concurrent with AFTS position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits on chair and on floor, stands, squats, lifts up to 25lbs., may climb stairs. See hear, effectively communicate with children from 3rd to 9th grade.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will work both indoors and outdoors. Noise level conducive to working with children in a classroom and outdoor setting. Camp staff utilizes the cell phone application "Group Me" on personal cell phones to communicate throughout the day.

Personal business on phones is restricted to break time only.

Salary $27.50/hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026T-00115 Open Date 02/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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