Job Details

SALARY RANGE

$28.00 - $29.00 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. STEAM Camp is in session June 1 -August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.

The STEM Specialist will create, organize, and implement 11 weeks of camp. STEM camps are offered for campers in grades 1-5. Campers will be introduced to the world all things science through hands-on experience and exploration of experiments

The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded STEM curriculum for youth ages 6 - 11.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and implement science curriculum for grades 1-5
• Prepare for and deliver up to 11 weeks of camp programming, including creating supply lists, curriculum development and teaching daily lessons
• Implement an interactive, age-appropriate curriculum
• Support general counselors (when applicable)
• Support camper drop-off and pick-up processes
• Provide excellent customer service to camp families by communicating with them about their camper's experience
• Set-up camp room and cleanup daily
• Implement daily safety checks of STEM tools and equipment.
• Practice personal leadership skills.
• Model appropriate behavior for campers.
• Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year as an educator
• Knowledge and ability to explain and facilitate age-appropriate design and tool use skills for elementary school-aged campers.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
• Passions for maker projects, informal education and youth programs.
• Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be working directly with youth ages 5-13. Most, if not all STEM Specialty Camps will take place on-site at the JCCSF. We will utilize on-site spaces such as individual Camp rooms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.

STATUS

Non-benefited, non-exempt position

HOURS

• Up to 10 hours of prep work per week 5/1/2026 – 5/31/2026
• 37.5 hours per week from 6/1/2026 – 8/21/2026

SCHEDULE

• Summer Direct Service Hours: June 8 ,2026-August 7,2026
• 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page:

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