Innovators, Inc STEM Program Leader - Washington D.C.

The Innovators, Inc. & Sprouting Scientists (STEM) Program Leader will oversee, support, and coach a team of counselors as they lead campers in pre‑written curriculum centered in STEM & the creative arts. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to organize the program and bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and unmatched energy.

Camper Ages: 6‑10 years old. Activities include team‑building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects.

Weekly Themes:
Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science.

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Compensation: $19.00 / hour.

• Bring Camp to Life
  • Prepare a team of 4 to 12 counselors to implement pre‑written curriculum to groups of up to 100 campers.
  • Lead morning and afternoon program meetings for all campers, enforce active supervision and Headfirst policies, lead by example in hands‑on teaching of the program content.
  • Prepare and review materials bins for upcoming weekly themes, distributing materials to the appropriate areas to ensure projects are easily carried out by your counselor team.
  • Act as the first responder to any camper behavior management situations and support individual campers and counselors in implementing next steps toward positive behavior growth.
  • Lead point for all onsite expert workshops and off‑site field trips, ensuring safety and accountability for all campers, as well as communication to HQ regarding field trip and bus status.
  • Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures.
  • Site Dependent:
    Manage the curriculum and counselor teams for up to 3 programs in the STEAM realm including Innovators, Inc. (7‑8 years old) and Sprouting Scientists (6‑7 years old).
• Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
  • Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands‑on exploration and coach your counselor team in growing their camper management skills.
• Communicate Proactively
  • Anticipate curricular, facility, or schedule issues before they occur and proactively create solutions to run a smooth program.
  • Act as the bridge from camp to parents, communicating campers' successes, celebrations, and growth, through the Site Director or other Leadership Team member.
• Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
  • Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team.
  • Work directly alongside your Site Director and counselors to group campers and create the best experience possible for all campers.
  • Coach your team of counselors, providing specific feedback and skill development opportunities.
• Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
  • Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, hands‑on, helpful, and in uniform.
  • Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and lead your team to do the same.
• Handle the Curveballs
  • Practice resiliency and arrive with a "How Can I Help?" mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things.

• Must be at least 20 years old with at least 2 years at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.
• Majors in education and child development viewed favorably.
• Work around small children including sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
• Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Committed to adhering to Cell‑Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.
• First Aid & CPR Certification or the ability to complete these prior to May 30.

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