Temporary Camp Teaching Assistant
Job Description
The San Diego Natural History Museum is looking to hire 2 summer camp teaching assistants.
This will be a seasonal summer position from May 27 through August 14, 2024.
Position Summary:
The Camp Teaching Assistant (CTA) will assist in providing dynamic mission driven educational summer programming for grades 1-8 using an interactive, engaging, inquiry-based learning style. This is a seasonal position only.
Primary Functions and Major Responsibilities:
The Camp Teaching Assistant will assist the camp instructor and ensure quality experience for both our camp aides and participating campers.
Responsibilities include:
- Primary focus will be to assist the camp instructor. CTA should expect to facilitate and participate in a wide variety of activities. Deliver fun and educational programs to our campers.
- Assist in the mentorship and leadership of youth volunteers (camp aides).
- Preparation, set-up and clean-up of camp supplies, equipment and classrooms.
- Create a positive and welcoming environment for campers and their families.
- Assist at drop-off, pick-up and lunch times.
- Inspire campers in a positive and engaging manner.
- Establish and maintain a professional rapport with camp and Museum staff.
- Represent oneself and the Museum in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
- Ensure the highest level of safety both physically and emotionally.
- Follow Museum policy and procedure.
- Opportunities to teach and lead lessons and activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have one year college experience or work experience out of high school.
- Knowledge of the San Diego Natural History Museum (or willingness to learn).
- Knowledge of the natural world and/or camp subject (or willingness to learn).
- Prior experience working with children in a camp or classroom environment.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Must be punctual and dependable.
- Demonstrated handling of oneself in a professional manner.
- Knowledge of current MS Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work individually and in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to climb stairs, stand upwards for several hours at a time, lift up to 30 pounds frequently, work and/or type at a desk for several hours at a time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to attend scheduled orientations, trainings and meetings.
- Please let us know about any special certifications, skills or interests. For example; inclusion and special needs, bilingual, iNaturalist, CPR/First Aid, theater or performance background, etc.
In compliance with the San Diego Natural History Museum’s mandatory vaccination policy, the Museum requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accommodations based on medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
Time Commitment: Approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. This is an eight-to-nine-week commitment and includes additional days for training and orientation. Camps run June 10 through August 9, 2024.
Compensation: $18.00 per hour.
Employees enjoy free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, résumé, and three references. Send to hr@sdnhm.org.
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