Summer camp STEAM

Position: STEAM Instructor / Camp Assistant

Pay: $18 – $25 per hour (depending on experience)

Assistant-only responsibilities: starting at $17.50 per hour

Job Type: Seasonal / Summer

Locations: 2024 Center Avenue, 2nd floor. Fort Lee, NJ. 07024
109 Hardenburgh Ave, Demarest, NJ 07627

Training: Required – provided and paid

THE R CHILD is looking for enthusiastic STEAM Instructors / Camp Assistants to join our summer camp team. This role combines teaching and supporting camp activities, helping children explore exciting STEAM topics through hands‑on projects, experiments, and creative challenges. You will work closely with the Camp Director and other instructors to create a fun and engaging learning experience.

Staff must attend paid training prior to camp.

• Lead or assist STEAM activities and workshops
• Help campers with projects involving science, technology, engineering, art, or math
• Support classroom management and ensure camper engagement
• Assist with daily camp setup and organization
• Supervise campers during activities and transitions
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem solving
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Help prepare materials and equipment for activities

• Experience working with children (camp, school, after‑school, etc.)
• Interest in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, coding, vex, art, math)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic, responsible, and patient
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• College students, recent graduates, or educators are encouraged to apply

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid training
• A creative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to inspire children through hands‑on learning
• Valuable experience in education and youth programs

• enjoys working with children
• love creativity and technology
• are enthusiastic and responsible
• want to make learning fun and engaging

Full-time, Contract

$17.50 – $25.00 per hour

20 per week