Summer Camp Teaching Assistant

Summer Camp Teaching Assistant

Department
Education
Type
Seasonal/Temporary
Status
Full-time

SUMMARY

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The Camp Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality, interactive science education programs for camp groups at the California Science Center. These are seasonal full-time or part-time summer positions.

Job Dates:

  • Full Summer: (06/16 - 08/08); with additional training days
  • Partial LAUSD Summer: (07/01 - 08/01); with additional training days

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1 to 2 years experience teaching or working with the public in a classroom, informal educational/public setting preferred.
  • College courses in science and/ or education preferred.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
  • Excellent customer service skills and team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Korean, or Chinese desired.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may includes weekends, holidays, and evenings.
  • Physical ability to lift, move, and organize supplies that may weigh up to 25 lbs.
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for long period of times.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in the preparation and presentation of educational summer camp programs to groups of preschool, elementary and secondary aged children.
  • Assist in the development of hands-on science lessons for camp programs.
  • Organize and prepare materials for use in camp programs.
  • Purchase and sort consumable and non-consumable supplies for camp programs.
  • Assist in organizing and supervising on and off site program field trips.
  • Assist the Extended Day Lead with organizing and supervising extended day programs.
  • Responsible for maintaining classroom space and supplies.
  • Assist in daily administrative and operational tasks.
  • Track camp attendance and surveys.
  • Perform other duties as required.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $18.88 / Hour

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Email all application materials (Resume, Cover Letter, Application) to [email protected]

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The California Science Center Foundation is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.