Youth STEAM Camp Instructor

Summer STEAM Camp Instructor – 2026 Season

The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative instructor(s) for the 2026 summer camp season. The role involves developing and teaching hands‑on STEAM curriculum that is fun, yet rigorous and academically challenging for ages 8‑14. All STEAM programs and career pathways (Science, Health services, Technology, Engineering) are welcomed.

• Development of curriculum and preparation of course presentations and instructional materials
• Delivery of instruction, including preparedness for and meeting of courses at scheduled times
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including but not limited to submission of final grades

• Must have a college degree and significant experience with classroom management
• Must have demonstrated experience using technology in teaching, training, or tutoring of youth
• Must have demonstrated experience with the subject matter
• Must have experience developing rigorous hands‑on learning
• Must have the ability to engage diverse learners ages 8‑14 years old

• Morning Sessions 9 am–12 pm;
  Afternoon sessions 1 pm–4 pm
• 6/8–6/11
• 6/15–6/18
• 6/23–6/25 (3‑day camp due to holiday)
• 6/29–7/2
• 7/13–7/16
• 7/01–7/23
• 7/27–7/30
• 8/3–8/6

Salary: $50 per hour

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.