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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · 1 week ago

Spring STEAM Camp Instructor - Seasonal Position

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $19/hr

2+ years exp

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. They are seeking a Spring STEAM Camp Instructor to deliver hands-on, engaging seasonal camp workshops across various programs, focusing on STEAM education and creative exploration for students of different age groups.

Art

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, hands-on education programming for camp participants using the Museum Camps Grid System

Facilitate a variety of STEAM program topics and themes using techniques such as investigation, exploration, and direct instruction

Use inquiry-based practices to guide learning and support camper exploration

In collaboration with regular camp staff, adjust and implement content updates within the Camps Learning Management System used in each studio or classroom

Provide guidance to camp interns on camp content, procedures, and daily operations

Facilitate hands-on learning experiences by referencing provided lesson plans and adapting to campers' needs and interest

Understand, follow, and enforce all camp procedures and guidelines related to health, safety, and emergencies

Identify and respond to campers' medical or behavioral needs, reporting concerns to Camp Administration as appropriate

Supervise camp participants throughout the Museum and during all program activities while maintaining require staff-to-camper ratios

Ensure safe operation of all Camp equipment and hand tools

Organize and set up materials and camp space before and after programs

Assist with the daily operations of the Camp space, including greeting campers, supporting check-in and check-out procedures, and helping manage lunch and break times

Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all campers

Monitor camper safety at all times

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

2D & 3D design softwareFabrication equipment operationYouthTeaching experienceFirst Aid CertificationCPR/AED CertificationBilingual abilityCustomer service skillsPublic speakingInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's degree or 2+ years of an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

2+ years' experience working with youth, families, or public audiences in camps, community programs, or cultural institutions

Demonstrated ability to learn new digital design platforms and operate fabrication equipment (including 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and digital embroidery machines) with training and support

Enthusiastic, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on camp environment

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Strong customer service skills and ability to engage effectively with guests, campers, and families

Comfortable and confident speaking in front of groups, with the ability to engage diverse audiences

Ability to read interpret documents such as operating and procedure manuals

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, etc

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate