Summer Camp Educator

Job Title:

Summer Camp Educator

Reports to:

Summer Camp Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Classification:

Temporary, Full Time

Compensation:

$16.25 per hour

About the Museum

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences.

Position Summary:

The Summer Camp Educator works collaboratively to lead fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 4-8 in full day summer camps from June to August. They provide engaging, high-quality experiences exploring art, making, nature, technology, and more, while nurturing joy, creativity, curiosity, and kindness. This position requires experience working directly with children in learning and enrichment environments. This position also requires organization, communication, positivity, and excellent teamwork skills.

Essential Job Duties:

• Co-leads engaging, hands-on summer camp sessions for groups of up to 15 children aged 4-13 years old, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm daily.
• Sets clear camp expectations and delivers camp content that explores art, making, movement, nature, science, design, and more.
• Creates a welcoming and inclusive experience for summer camp participants and visitors of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Works with campers 1-on-1 or in small groups to provide support during activities, conflict resolution, and ensure individual needs and accommodations are being met.
• Assists in material preparation and organization of daily camp activities.
• Tidies classroom at the end of each day, and helps reset at the end of each week in preparation for weekend programming.
• Maintains a safe and fun camp atmosphere by developing games, building positive relationships with campers, and encouraging creativity and curiosity throughout the day.
• Models kindness when interacting with campers, caregivers, museum visitors, and fellow staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in trainings and follows Museum best practices and policies for instruction, behavior management, and facilitation.
• Monitors and assists campers while exploring Museum campus, ensuring safe interactive experiences in exhibits, art studio, and maker spaces, which may involve tools and physical movement.
• Shares expertise with and learns from peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, some college is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience working with children required, previous camp or informal instruction preferred.
• Strong problem-solving experience, flexible thinking, and ability to adjust expectations and actions with an open mind.

Skills:

• Ability to engage with children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
• Must be dependable, adaptable, and a good communicator.
• Commitment to continued learning for both personal and team growth.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements & Equipment Usage:

• Walking, Standing, Bending, Kneeling, and Sitting:
  The duties and responsibilities associated with this position will require movement throughout the museum spaces to interact with visitors, educators, and to activate camp experiences.
• Verbal Communication:
  This position frequently communicates with campers and staff while facilitating camp experiences. Employee in this position will be expected to exchange accurate and helpful information and communicate issues to team members and supervisors.
• Lifting:
  Occasional lifting and moving of furniture, equipment, and supplies weighing up to approximately 50 lbs. Regular lifting of items under 15 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Employee in this position may operate various equipment, including but not limited to power tools, utility knives, art materials, etc.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements:

• Must be available to work onsite between June 1-August 14, 2026.
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
• Duties will be performed inside classrooms, exhibit spaces, and in out-door working conditions.
• Reliable travel capabilities to arrive on-site and on time for scheduled work shifts is…