Part-Time Science-U Extended Care Mentor - Eberly College of Science

Job Description And Position Requirements

The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Extended Care Mentors for the Science-U summer science camp program. Successful applicants will contribute to creating positive camp experiences for our campers during the camp season on the University Park, PA campus. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to fulfill all job duties related to the Extended Care Mentor position, which include supervising campers in morning (7:45 am – 9:00 am) and afternoon (3:45 pm – 5:15 pm) extended care hours.

These positions are ideal for students who want to have daytime hours free for class or lab work.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

• Demonstrated success and enthusiasm with K-12 students
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job.
• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance

A typical work week for most camps is 10-15 hours, with an hourly wage starting at $12.70 per hour.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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