Summer Instructor, Denver
1 week ago
Job description
Company DescriptionGalileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world With over 90 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.
Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. In fact, we were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023 and 2024. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019.
Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment
Job Description
As a Summer Instructor, you'll lead hands-on design and outdoor activities, creating an inspiring, safe environment where campers explore creativity through Galileo's curriculum. With training and team support, you'll deliver memorable learning experiences and engage fully in camp traditions. This is a seasonal role; Summer Instructors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).
Core Responsibilities
Lead Design Challenges and Outdoor Activities:
- Facilitate Galileo's innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math for groups of up to 28 campers
- Create an inviting and safe learning space; prepare and manage materials for daily projects.
- Teach up to three unique rotations: Innovator's Studio, Idea Lab, and Outdoor Adventure, adapting for various age groups and abilities.
- For 5th-8th grade groups, guide campers in using tools like saws, drills, and glue guns, ensuring safe, hands-on experiences.
- Ensure a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers' diverse needs.
- Work with teammates to plan, set up, and lead daily camp activities.
- Supervise campers to ensure safety during all camp events, including ceremonies, snack, and lunch.
- Contribute to the camp experience with active participation in songs, skits, and chants.
- Bring your unique skills and energy to create a joyful camp experience.
- Greet campers and families warmly, ensuring a positive, safe environment.
- Assist with check-in/check-out, manage daily attendance, and communicate with families as needed.
- Foster a fun, energetic atmosphere throughout the day, creating a smooth transition for campers at drop-off and pick-up.
- Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts.
- Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team.
- Continue to refine your instructional skills through feedback and training from camp leadership.
- Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure:
- Pay ranges from $16.66 to $22.84 per hour, determined based on camp location and years worked with Galileo Camps.
- All staff receive a training pay rate for hours worked prior to the start of camp, which includes all online training and set up day; the training pay rate is the local minimum wage rate.
- One free week of camp for your own child
- 15% Friends and Family Discount
- Priority scholarship nominations
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers
- All camps operate Monday - Friday. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.
- Staff must complete online training and attend two pre-camp set-up days before camp opens. Set-up days may be scheduled on weekends.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of instructional or classroom support experience in K-8 education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
- Experience teaching, caring for, supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring kids required
- College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred, but not required
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
- This role requires the ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal smart device
- Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork and online training prior to the start of camp
- Availability to work up to 8-hour shifts daily, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp.
- For consistency and camper safety, we prioritize applicants who are able to commit to working for the full duration of camp (4-8 continuous weeks, depending on the camp location).
- Applicants with less than 4 continuous weeks of availability will not be considered for this role.
- Must be at least 18 years of age by May 1st, 2026
Additional Information
Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources team.
During the onboarding process, in accordance with applicable local and state requirements, you may be required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, background check(s), and state-mandated training(s). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Physical Demands
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a distance
- Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
- Frequent standing sitting, walking and kneeling
Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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