Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium, (Chicago, IL) is seeking several Summer Camp Instructors to teach pre-developed activities on-site at The Adler Planetarium for various space science camps. Work as a team with Senior Camp staff, counselors, volunteers and teen interns to implement Summer Camp. Mandatory training will be Saturday May 31, 2014. Camps will start on June 16th-June 27th and July 7th-August 1st.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and work with counselors, volunteers, and teen interns to implement a successful experience for K-5th grade campers
• Responsible for the safety and behavior of campers during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Help campers complete fun, educational activities. Encourage campers to participate fully in activities. Provide individual attention to campers as needed
• Assist in camp drop off and pick up procedure by greeting parents and campers, checking in and checking out campers and keeping campers engaged in games while waiting

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in science or education is required.
• A teaching certificate specializing in science for elementary or K-6 is preferred.
• Must have teaching experience working with children in a school, camp, or after school setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
REQ: FPR120
March 6, 2014