Summer Camp Instructor; Temporary

Department: Education

Location: Miami, FL

Supervisor: Education Programs Manager (Camp Manager)

The Frost Science Summer Camp Instructor delivers and aids with the development of educational, science-based, and interactive curriculum to children ages 5-15 during Frost Science Summer Camp. Frost Science Camp is located onsite at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Instructors oversee classroom participants and provide direction to Teaching Aides and Volunteers under the supervision of the Camp Manager.

Classes should be entirely hands‑on and inquiry‑based. Indoor classes may include but are not limited to astronomy, aeronautics, engineering, physics, marine science, paleontology, chemistry, human health, and biology. Classes are assigned prior to the start of summer camp based on teacher preference and/or experience. The Camp Instructor will report directly to the Science Education Manager who will be serving as Camp Manager.

• Up to 40 hours per week
• Hours are typically between 8:00 am – 4:00pm
• Availability for all nine weeks of Frost Science Summer Camp running from June 8 – August
  7. There will be no camp on June 19 and July 3.
• Availability to start June 1 for training and camp preparations (if this date is not possible, it is not an automatic disqualification but please note this on your application).
• Hours are subject to operational needs and camper registration.

Salary: $18 per hour, Temporary FT

• Delivers science lessons and activities based on the particular week’s theme using Museum designed curriculum.
• Helps provide a secure, safe environment for campers with a supportive atmosphere.
• Reviews Museum designed curriculum before each lesson.
• Implements planned activities, experiments and crafts.
• Maintains classroom schedules and structure, including utilizing appropriate class management strategies.
• Maintains a professional manner at all times.
• Works as a team member to ensure smooth camp operations.
• Maintains privileged or confidential information about campers or authorized persons in accordance with Museum policies.
• Works closely with Teaching Aides and volunteers to deliver classes.
• Dresses appropriately in the Frost Science uniform, including a provided Frost Science polo, solid-colored pants or long shorts (no jeans), and comfortable, slip‑resistant closed‑toe shoes. Can wear a light jacket but Frost Science uniform still needs to be visible.
• Works each day of summer camp for assigned weeks and arrives on time. In the event that tardiness or an absence are unavoidable, contacts the Camp Manager or Camp Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Completes and hands in written reports (incident reports, discipline logs, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Communicates with the Camp Manager and Camp Coordinator regularly.
• Aids with the distribution and collection of camp evaluations.
• Attends mandatory orientation and training sessions prior to the start of camp.

• A minimum of 2 years of college completed; however, Bachelor’s in a science or education field preferred
• Experience working with elementary age children.
• Experience with informal science education.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, sound judgment, and flexibility.
• CPR and First Aid Certified by the first day of camp (Frost Science will provide training if needed).
• Preferred:
  Experience working in a camp setting
• Preferred:
  Teaching certificate or previous teaching experience

Applicants should have strong experience working with youth in either a public or private classroom setting or in a museum or other learning camp setting. They should have strong classroom management skills, knowledge of science topics, and the ability to provide fun, interactive and engaging activities. The Camp Instructor will be working with Teaching Aides and volunteers. Therefore, it is imperative that the applicant comes to camp ready to lead, delegate, and exhibit an energetic attitude.

• Work generally involves moving around the museum, frequent use of stairs with potential for light lifting.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• This position requires working with tools and chemicals using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Level 2 background clearance as defined by applicable Florida Statutes, completed through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
• Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.