Summer Outdoor Play Instructor
Spend your summer as a Lead Outdoor Play Instructor at one of Galileo's summer sites across the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, and Chicago. Lead campers through low-ropes-course-type activities and team-building games, teaching the fundamentals of cooperation and communication.
Lead Instructors are the staff most well-placed to bring Galileo’s curriculum and innovation to life. We believe that our approach to learning isn’t merely a pedagogy—it is a tool that will help shape the worldview of future innovators. Learn more about this role and working at Galileo in our jobs video gallery.
We value divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to the table at Galileo. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
WORK HOURS AND DATES
The camp environment is demanding, requiring intense dedication and work ethic from each staff member. Depending on the time of summer or the specific week or day, the needs of camp and resulting staff hours may vary. We seek and make offers to staff who we believe are capable of thriving in this environment and contributing to camp’s success.
The camp day runs, on average, 8-9 hours for Lead Instructors. Lead Instructors typically work 7:45am-4:45pm
- Staff meetings: During regular work hours before or after the start of programming
- Before setup days begin, complete between 2-12 hours of online training
- Training and setup days: Participate in two mandatory training and setup days in the days before camp starts
COMPENSATION
- We are committed to competitively compensating staff.
- Staff will be compensated at a different hourly training rate for online training and on-site setup/training
- Overtime will be paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate in accordance with state and federal requirements
- Payroll is processed weekly; payments will be issued and paystubs made available the Friday after each camp week
REQUIREMENTS
- Commitment to educational programming for children
- Flexibility to meet changing work needs and demands
- Ability to work collaboratively on a high-functioning team
- Openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly, maturely and compassionately with families
- Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- College graduate or equivalent experience
- Experience with the subject you will be teaching
- Experience with the grade level you will be teaching (Kindergarten, 1st-2nd or 3rd-5th graders)
- Experience working with kids or in a camp setting a plus
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read and learn curriculum for your subject prior to the start of camp.
- Prepare for and deliver rotations of Galileo curriculum per day to groups of up to 24 campers
- Implement the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve
- Provide leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing group dynamics and individual needs
- Supervise Camp Counselors while they are working in your classroom
- Set, work toward, and achieve measurable professional development goals
- Support camper check-in and check-out processes
- Provide excellent customer service to families
- Assist with daily set up and cleanup of camp
- Contribute to and participate in daily camp activities