Seasonal Camp Teacher (Summer)

Description:

Position Summary

• Reporting to the Camps Coordinator, the seasonal Camp Teacher will deliver engaging camp programs to students entering second through seventh grade. The program consists of three different camp content areas over Kiewit Luminarium’s six-week summer camp program during June and July 2026. This position involves leading daily classroom activities, supervising counselors and volunteers, maintaining an organized learning environment, and supporting overall camp operations. The seasonal Camp Teacher plays a key role in creating a safe, positive, and enriching experience that reflects the museum’s goal of inspiring lifelong learning through the exploration of science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Preference will be given to candidates who are available for the full six-week summer camp program (weeks of June 8, June 15, June 22, July 6, July 13, and July 20). However, applicants who are available for one or more full camp weeks may still be considered based on program needs. Camp Teachers must be available Monday-Friday for each week they commit to working. In the application, please indicate which camp weeks you are available to work in full.

Essential Functions Attend the required training session on May 30th - 31st to ensure understanding of camp policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Be familiar with, and prepare to deliver, the developed camp curriculum, including scientific concepts behind the activities. Teach camp curriculum across different content areas, delivering engaging lessons and hands-on STEM experiences throughout the six-week program.

Set up and organize the classroom at the start of each camp week and pack up, clean, and reset materials at the conclusion of each week.

• Manage daily classroom operations, including schedules, transitions, camper behavior, and overall classroom flow for groups of up to 24 campers per week.

Supervise, direct, and support Camp Counselors and volunteers within the assigned camp, providing guidance to ensure camper safety, engagement, and positive group dynamics. Foster and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all campers.

• Monitor and update supply inventories at the end of each week, noting materials that need to be replenished or replaced.
• Communicate classroom needs, camper concerns, and program feedback to camp leadership in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, science, art, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in museum education, formal education, informal learning environments, or comparable public-facing operations.

• Demonstrated experience facilitating or supporting youth-focused camp or enrichment programs.

First Aid/CPR certification required before camp begins. Necessary Skills & Characteristics Ability to manage daily classroom operations while fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic camp setting.

Experience facilitating engaging, hands-on, and inquiry-based STEM activities for youth audiences, especially with children ages 7 to 13.:

Working knowledge of youth safety procedures, risk management practices, and emergency response protocols in camp or educational environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues. Adaptability and sound judgement, with the ability to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected challenges.

Enthusiasm for science learning, creativity, and the museum’s educational mission. Positive, energetic, and inclusive mindset that contributes to a welcoming and supportive camp experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace Suite. English proficiency is required; bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are highly valued.

• Schedule

This is a temporary, hourly non-exempt position, created for the Luminarium’s summer camp season from June 8, 2026 through July 24, 2026, with a required training the weekend of May 30-31st and a week off the week of June 29, 2026. If a candidate is hired only for the July camps, there may be a different training date of June 27-28th. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, including working some weekday holidays that overlap with the camp dates.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to move quickly through the museum and spend long periods in the classroom and on the floor. Ability to move from place to place and lift/carry up to 40 pounds short distances. Ability to perform position functions and must be willing and able to work on-site, in shared indoor and outdoor space with staff and the public following guidelines in accordance with the health department and local ordinances.

Application Process Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. The selected candidate will start no later than May 30, 2026.

Kiewit Luminarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, political affiliation, or disability.