Instructor, Summer Museum Camps CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER

Museum Camp Instructor Reports to: Emily Bertolo, Manager, Museum CampsDepartment: Community Engagement & ProgramsFLSA Status: PT seasonal /Non-exemptCompensation: $15.00/hour Position Overview:The Museum Camp Instructor is responsible for teaching and supervising campers throughout the camp day using behavior management skills to ensure that campers stay safe and have a fun camp experience. Instructors will lead hands on educational programs and activities for campers related to the week’s theme. Children hold onto memories made at Camp long after the last day has ended. Budding friendships, science experiments that work perfectly (sometimes!), and engaging with our museum exhibits are just a few of the things that make Museum Camps so special. Museum Camps are known and appreciated for their interactive and educational hands-on programming that allows campers to explore a variety of topics. Join our Learning Team as we implement educational programming ranging from animal adaptations, space exploration and more! Applicants will also be responsible for direct supervision of campers, leading programs, classroom management and assisting with daily check in and check out along with personal time management. Applicants must have a High School Diploma. This is a seasonal position. Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of campers throughout the camp day including lunch time and recess at Union Terminal and at offsite locations.
• Lead educational programs and activities for campers. Oversee camper safety by adhering to Cincinnati Museum Center’s (CMC) policies. Reinforcing campers to follow safety standards.
• Aid in morning check-in and check-out as needed.
• Prepare materials for the day, and any activity prep for programs within the day.
• Work with co instructor and interns assisting with the camp day.
• Attending all museum camp training sessions. May 20- May 24, 2024, and July 1-2, 2024, 8am-4:30pm
• Be a role model for and support Youth Program teen volunteers working with camps.

Education and Experience:

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and/or families.
• Experience presenting lesson plans or planned programs to children or families preferred.
• Experience with camps preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess an outgoing and enthusiastic personality and interact well with children.
• Comfort/ability working with multiple age groups.
• Must have strong leadership and people skills.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR and able to share a copy of certificate.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Must have the ability to work at multiple locations and access reliable transportation.
• Be able to prioritize in stressful situations.
• Must have flexibility- be able to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly as part of a team.

Additional Requirements

• The work week may be 0 – 40 hours*. The week runs Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4:30pm with a half hour unpaid lunchbreak. Weekends and holidays (Memorial Day 5/27, Juneteenth 6/19, Independence Day 7/3-5) are not required. *Optional overtime may be available daily.
• Museum Camp Instructors must have availability when Museum Camps are taking place unless prior approval has been ascertained before camps. This is from May 20, 2024- August 9, 2024, 8am-4:30pm daily with half hour unpaid lunch break.
• Must be able to move about the facility while supervising campers and/or moving program materials.
• Must be able to present programs, assist campers, or organize materials for long periods of time.

The work area is Union Terminal in classrooms, exhibit floors, and other areas in and around the building. Position also requires work and travel outside of Union Terminal, including weeks that will be completely off-site at satellite Museum Camps locations, including but not limited to: Cincinnati Observatory and Northern Kentucky University, where camps activities may take place partially or completely outdoors. -EOE-We are an equal opportunity employer. To apply for this position and explore other employment opportunities, please visit our website at https://www.cincymuseumgroup.org/.Cincinnati Museum Center and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Grade school specialties:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• Elementary school
• English
• History
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Visual & Performing Arts

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Camp
• Development center
• In-person

Work Location: In person