Phoenix STEM Academy Counselors

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn  such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students.

Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.###
** JOB TITLE
** Phoenix STEM Academy Counselors###
** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** Camp Counselors will be responsible for managing their designated campers. This would include delivering interactive lesson plans, developing and bolstering the students’ interest in STEM and creating a fun and safe environment for all campers. Camp Counselors will be provided with an outline of events and curriculum along with all the materials needed to conduct the lessons, experiments, or activities.

We are seeking several camp counselors to support camp programs for elementary, middle, and high school age groups.###
** JOB DESCRIPTION
**** Responsibilities:
*** Deliver a fun and interactive camper experience
* Work with other camp counselors and university staff and faculty to maintain a safe and fun environment.
* Develop some programming and provide materials lists.
* Follow the pre-determined plan, but be prepared to pivot if something changes.
*
* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
* 2 or more years in a full-time teaching or coaching position.
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Certified teacher in a STEM field.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
*** Experience in teaching or coaching minors.
* Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
* Experience in the STEM fields, either working in or teaching.
* Ability to teach and provide classroom management during the camp.
*
* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to work in an outside environment on occasion; experience operating a golf cart will be beneficial.
* Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion.
** REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:
*** This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
* This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
** NORMAL

WORK SCHEDULE:

** The schedule will be discussed with the hiring Director.
** TARGET HIRING SALARY:
*** Curriculum Building ($500)
* Summer Camp 1: 06/08-06/12/2026 ($1,500)
* Summer Camp 2: 06/22-06/26/2026 ($1,500)
* Summer Camp 3: 07/13-07/17/2026 ($1,500)
* Summer Camp 4: 07/20-07/24/2026 ($1,500)
** Final date to receive applications DATE:
** The position is open until filled; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.
*
* APPLICATION PROCESS:

** In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):
• Resume
** DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
** Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including…