Posted Date
1/20/2025
Description
Curiosity Camps 2025
Position: Curiosity Camps Assistant (part-time, seasonal)
Pay rate: $15.50 per hour
As a Curiosity Camps Assistant, you are responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of
themed, week-long summer camp sessions for children ages 3-14. Following the leadership of a
Curiosity Camps Instructor, you are responsible for establishing best practices in classroom
management and project facilitation, directly supporting campers, and actively contributing to your
teaching team and the greater Curiosity Camps program.
Responsibilities:
? Actively teach and help supervise campers. You may expect to lead the group for short periods
of time throughout the camp day (e.g. Extended Care, free time, lunch, snack,
transitions/downtime). You will use best practices in classroom management so that campers
are safe, welcomed, and inspired to learn and explore.
? Support the implementation of educational programs and activities. You will facilitate hands-on
learning experiences, referencing a given lesson plan and adapting based on campers’ needs
and interests. You will model participation, ask questions, prompt deep investigation, and
provide materials and suggestions to extend learning.
? Understand, follow, and enforce all RMSC procedures and guidelines related to health, safety,
and emergencies.
? Identify and respond to campers’ minor medical/behavioral needs, reporting and referring to
your Curiosity Camps Instructor and Camp Administration as necessary.
? Help keep accurate records regarding the following: attendance, medical/behavioral concerns,
accidents/injuries, and program evaluations.
? Attend and participate in all Curiosity Camps meetings, training sessions, and workshops.
? Help maintain a clean, organized camp environment, communicating needs with your Curiosity
Camps Instructor and Camp Administration in a timely, effective manner.
? Participate in off-season programming (e.g. February Break, April Break) if possible.
? Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
? Must have an outgoing personality, enjoy interacting with children, and possess a love for
lifelong learning.
? Must have strong leadership and communication skills.
? Must be able to effectively correspond via email.
? Must frequently move classroom supplies and equipment, weighing up to 25 lbs.
? Must host programs for extended periods of time (standing and sitting) and frequently move
around the classroom and the RMSC campus.
Bonus Qualifications:
? Experience working in an educational setting (formal or informal) and facilitating programming
with children between ages 3-14.
? Familiarity with a summer camp setting, museums and informal education, and the Rochester
Museum & Science Center.
? CPR and first aid certification or a willingness to become certified.
Work Conditions:
? New Curiosity Camp Assistants are required to attend staff training week (June 23rd - 27th).
? New Curiosity Camps Assistants are required to submit at least 7 weeks of availability during
the summer season (June 30th - August 22nd). During scheduled weeks, Assistants work
varied eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with an unpaid 30-minute lunch.
? Curiosity Camps take place in-person at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (657 East
Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607).
? Assistants will be provided with all lesson plans, supplies, and support needed to provide a
positive experience for all campers.
Please submit all resumes and cover letters to Jessica Colangelo, Director of Human Resources
jcolangelo@rmsc.org
Due to the high volume of applications received, please no phone calls.
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