STEAM Youth Camp Assistant

Job Description:

The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative assistants for the 2025 summer camp season. Camp Assistants will support instructors and students, assist with hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects and supervise campers ages 8-14.

Location:

Oakton College Des Plaines and Skokie Campuses

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Assist with classroom setup (e.g., loading computer programs, setting up laptops, organizing supplies)
• Assist the instructor with students: answering questions, helping with projects
• Provide and oversee activities, escort students to classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria and supervise during lunch and breaks
• Facilitate student pickup and drop off
• Other duties as assigned

Subject Matter Include:

Various STEAM topics, hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old by June 5th
• Must be punctual, prepared, dependable and responsible
• Must be a team player, contributing to the success of program
• Have the ability to work with and show patience with youth participants ages 8-14
• Previous experience working with youth preferred
• Experience with technology helpful, but not required

Additional Information:

Camp Schedule:

Spring 2026

Days:
Monday-Friday

Dates:
Monday 3/23-3/27

Times: 8:15am
-12:15pm

Location:

Oakton College Skokie Campus 7701 Lincoln Ave.

Summer 2026

Days:
Monday-Thursday

Time: 8:30pm-4:15pm (4-day week 29 Hours per week; 3-day week 21.75 hours per week)

Dates/Weeks:
Skokie Campus

• 6/8-6/11
• 6/15-6/18
• 6/23-6/25 (Tuesday-Thursday 3-day week)
• 6/30-7/2
• 7/6-7/9 NO CAMP

Dates/Weeks:
Des Plaines Campus

• 7/13-7/16
• 7/20-7/23
• 7/27-7/30
• 8/3-8/6

Salary: $16 per hour

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions:

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

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