Summer Camp Teachers​/Site Assistants - OC

Fun Summer Job For Teachers And Assistants

Ready for a summer of robot action, rocket science, creative games, and cutting edge hands on activities?! Destination Science is the fun day camp for curious kids ages 5-11. The following is a brief overview of who we are and what we do. In addition, our website is full of camp information and we invite you to look at camp topics and camp locations for your area.

First and foremost we are looking for "teachers and enthusiastic site assistants" who can "wow" our campers and who are dedicated to making a connection with each child. We are teacher, counselor, facilitator, game player, and big buddy to our campers. Destination Science provides the curriculum, all the materials required, and we train our staff. Our camps follow a traditional camp schedule.

There are 2 science stations in the morning and 1 science station in the afternoon. Between building the robots, launching rockets, and solving science mysteries, we engage in outside action with games, songs, rallies, and spirit days. The day is planned, structured, and busy!!

We are looking for teachers who are open to new ideas, enjoy science, and appreciate the value of preparation. Fun paid mandatory training is provided for all staff.

Overview of staff hours and positions:
Destination Science has full-time and part-time teacher positions available:

• Campers arrive from 9am-3:00pm. Staff will be scheduled at one or more locations for 4 or more weeks this summer depending on your availability and location.
• Full Time: 8am-3:30pm (M-F)
• AM Part Time: 7:45am-1pm (M-F)
• PM Part Time: 11:30am-3:30pm (M-F) or 11:30-5pm (some sites have extended care)
• Substitute/On-Call Teacher Positions available: 25-40+ hours per week - Full Day Teachers will teach 3 science stations daily. They will also assist the team in organizing and supervising outdoor games, activities, and creative challenges.
• Site Assistant positions available in June/July/August: 16-32 hours per week based on location (minimum wage) – assist campers/teachers, conduct games, and assist with extended care kids.

The best way to communicate with us is by email – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). applicants must complete applications. Resumes are optional.

We provide staff with all the curriculum, materials, and training. Must attend 2 days of training: dates listed on the application. Training will be a combination of zoom and in person based on region. Camp locations and dates on .