What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Instructor position at Camp Invention?
Want to make a difference for students in your community this summer? Apply to be a Camp Invention® Director at a school near you!
Camp Invention is a program of the nonprofit National Inventors Hall of Fame®. Over 20,000 educators from across the country will be part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame’s unique education programs this year and we would love for YOU to be one of them!
The Camp Invention Director is the liaison between Camp Invention and the host site. This position provides a gratifying experience to those with a true appreciation for enrichment and innovation programs.
Our Best Directors:
- Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with both children and adults
- Demonstrate enthusiasm when representing the program
- Display creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness
- Are self-directed and natural problem solvers
- Have a basic understanding of computer programs for administrative purposes
Director Responsibilities Include:
- Communicate frequently with National Inventors Hall of Fame Regional Representative
- Attend Director orientations (via conference calls, webinars or in person)
- Review all communications from the Regional Representative
- Manage student roster
- Recruit, train and supervise Program Team Members (which include Instructors, Camp Parents, Leadership Interns and Volunteers)
- Promote the program within the community
- Obtain district approval and distribute flyers to K-6 students- Promote through school websites, PTA/PTO newsletters, posters, etc. * Coordinate site logistics (including but not limited to)
- Pre-program paperwork and setup- First day registration logistics- Participant group assignments- Parent communications- Participant arrival and departure- Base Camp and lunchtime supervision- Program Team meetings- Drop in on all classrooms- Maintain order — including discipline
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $550.00 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
