STEM Camp Program Lead - Alexandria, United States - Summer Camp Advisory Team LLC

Description

Company Overview:

Drobots Company

Drobots is a nationally recognized STEM educational company that has provided programs for NASA, 21st Century Fox, Bell Helicopter, The Ritz Carlton, and the Wounded Warriors Project. Before assessing whether or not our company may be a great fit for you, please know we are looking for persons who are completely aligned with our company's overarching and paramount goal:

To deliver a safe, professional, learning, and memorable program each and every hour throughout each and every day to our campers.

In return, your commitment to this goal will stimulate all campers to literally go home each day from camp with a story or two, which they cannot wait to share with their family and loved ones in the car ride home or at the dinner table that same day. If you have a passion for providing an environment where these stories will truly "go home" with the campers, you have done your job as an Instructor and we have done our job as a company

At Drobots Company, our #1 priority is to hire the most qualified, positive, inspirational, team-oriented teachers and educators to be Drobots Company instructors with a passion for teaching, children, technology, fun and personal development. Working at Drobots Company is more than simply a traditional seasonal or part time job. Join the Drobots Company family and experience an environment full of curiosity, care, development, value, and attention to detail. Join our mission and our common goal of working together as a team. Working at Drobots Company provides you with advancement opportunities for your career and future Drobots Company opportunities.

The Program Lead Role: - Summer Camp Jobs 2024

The Program Lead serves alongside the Site Leader (location specific) as a Drobots ambassador, a primary onsite liaison, and the additional communicator and customer care relationship manager between our company and the schools director of summer camp programs. In addition to providing direct instruction to campers, the Program Leader is responsible for managing the staff, curriculum, materials, inventory and daily operations of one or more Drobots Company programs (Drone Camps; StemQuest Camps; Grades K-2 LEGO STEM Camps) at our partnered schools in your area. This role also includes, but is not limited to the supervision, responsibility, and communication of and with all Drobots instructors, attending campers and families, oversight of Drobots programs, and the overall safety, positivity and educational delivery of the companys programs.

Your Summer Can Be Relaxing, Rewarding, AND A Financial Boost

• NO WEEKENDS & FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
  • Full-time (40 hrs/week) Monday - Friday schedules
    
  • Requiring as few as three contracted weeks, we will work with your busy summer schedule (i.e. vacations can be accommodated)
    
• COMPETITIVE PAY & PAID TRAINING
  • We offer competitive pay for the summer camp industry as well as possible opportunities for additional compensation in some locations.
    
  • Paid pre-season training as well as on the job training/mentorship
    
• STRETCH YOUR TEACHING AND CURRICULUM BUILDING SKILLS
  • This is an assessment and tuition-free way to develop your skills in a highly sought after content area.
    
• OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
  • Do you have experience leading a successful team? We are always looking for experienced team leads and lead instructors
    
  • Summer Camp can give you an opportunity to diversify your professional experience, offering ways to build management, personnel skills and build your network.
    
• LIVE SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT FOR THE SUMMER
  • Spend some time living/working somewhere different this summer, we have locations in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.
    
  • Take some time to visit far away friends and family and have an incredible job lined up. *Housing stipends available in some locations.
    
• STAY UP TO DATE ON VARIED TEACHING TRENDS
  • Gain exposure to diverse teaching trends and be inspired by new ways to engage your classroom of students by teaching alongside a new group of educators
    
• MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • Mentoring relationships are always rewarding for both the mentor and the mentee. Working at summer camp affords the opportunity college age student counselors, who are always in need of relationships with adult input and guidance

Who Works At Drobots Company?

• Professional Educators and Substitute teachers
  • Build your STEM Education portfolio
    
  • Leadership Positions and Professional Development Opportunities Available
    
• Graduate and Doctoral Students - accepting all concentrations. Field related positions and experiences for:
  • Education
    
  • Healthcare
    
  • Social Work
    
  • Computer Science
    
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Job Description:

As a Program Lead, your primary responsibilities are:

• Creatively teach cool, innovative concepts to campers in grades K-8
• Use passion for instructing children to inspire and serve as role model for campers
• To be punctual, professional, and flexible at all times
• Provide leadership to campers and instructors
• Coach and train team members on location
• Working hands-on with campers for the entire camp day

Additional Tasks Include:

• Attend and participate in company training(s) (possible travel involved) and help implement learned concepts at regional training with local staff.
• Proactive communication with Headquarters and school camp directors.
• Maintaining positive communication and relationships with the on-location Drobots staff and points of contact; parent communication; medical and emergency procedures manager.
• This position is expected to spend the majority of their time instructing campers along with the additional leadership responsibilities outlined.

Job Type:

Seasonal (Full Time) Summer Camp Jobs

Anticipated Work Hours Per Week:

hours per week

Wage:
This position calculates compensation at $20.00/hr

Camp Dates: TBD

Job Location: St. Stephens St. Agnes School -

Locations & Dates:

Camp schedules vary by location and operate for 4-9 weeks between May 28 and August 23. We hire teams based on availability to work complete camp weeks (Monday - Friday), so please consider your availability and your ability to arrange reliable transportation before applying. Specifics of your schedule will be discussed in your live interview with our talent team.

Technology Experience Necessary:

Little to none. Our training accommodates those with a positive attitude and the willingness to learn. However, prior experience working in or with technology-related clubs, competitions, programs, or organizations (i.e.: First Robotics, SeaPerch, or other Robotics competitions) is preferred.

Drobots Expectations:

• Strong commitment to educational programming for children and youth.
• Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to learn new skills
• Access to reliable automobile for entire duration of the summer camp season
• Access to a reliable mobile phone device (i.e.: iPhone, Android, etc)
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• 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
• Ability to communicate clearly, maturely and compassionately with students and families
• Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm all day, every day, for the duration of the summer

Experience & Education:

• At a minimum either a Graduate Degree or a Teaching Certificate along with 1+ years of experience working with children.
• Summer Camp experience (preferable, but not required)
• Extremely outgoing and professional personality