Seasonal Winter Camp Counselor / Educator Kidizens

• 1.0 Los Altos, CA Job Details Temporary $20
• $23 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Childcare Full Job Description Kidizens Seasonal Camp Counselor
• Lead LEGO City-Building, Inspire Young Minds!

Are you a creative, high-energy individual who loves working with kids? Do you have a passion for teaching and want to make a lasting impact throughout the school year? If yes, then Kidizens is the place for you! Join Kidizens, an exciting and innovative enrichment program where kids create their own LEGO cities while learning about civics, leadership, problem-solving, economics, and community building. Kidizens is a unique, hands-on program for elementary-aged children where "kid citizens" work together to create functioning LEGO cities while exploring topics including city planning, government, entrepreneurship, economics, business, the environment, and much more. As a Seasonal Camp Counselor , you'll have the opportunity to work with children ages 5-12 during Kidizens' school-break camps throughout the year. You'll guide campers through fun, hands-on activities that combine LEGO building, city planning, role-play, and real-world problem-solving. Each camp has its own exciting theme, giving counselors the opportunity to help children explore new ideas while developing teamwork, creativity, leadership, and communication skills.

Role and Responsibilities:

Lead a group of approximately 15-24 kids, helping them navigate city-building projects, games, lessons, and collaborative activities. Collaborate with a dynamic team of counselors and instructors to deliver a high-quality, engaging camp experience. Deliver interactive lessons and activities on civics, leadership, economics, problem-solving, and community building. Guide children through hands-on LEGO building challenges and project-based learning activities. Foster a fun, safe, and positive environment while encouraging critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and independence. Help manage daily camp routines, including transitions, breaks, cleanup, and outdoor activities. Adapt activities and instruction to meet the needs of different ages and learning styles. Serve as a positive role model and encourage campers to take ownership of their ideas, projects, and decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

We look for educators, professionals, and ambitious college students with experience working with children in camp, classroom, tutoring, coaching, or other educational settings. Candidates studying or holding degrees in psychology, education, political science, anthropology, environmental science, or the arts are especially encouraged to apply. In addition, an ideal candidate is: Passionate about working with children and nurturing their creativity. A strong communicator who can keep kids engaged and excited. Able to manage a classroom or camp group and guide children through activities with confidence. Creative, energetic, flexible, and comfortable thinking on their feet. Excited about hands-on, project-based learning. A LEGO enthusiast? (Not required, but you'd be in good company!) Previous experience in a camp or classroom setting is preferred.

Compensation & Schedule:

Competitive pay: $20

• 23/hour , commensurate with experience

Hours:

Approximately 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, with opportunities for additional hours through aftercare and camp preparation Seasonal employment: Opportunities are available across multiple school-break camps throughout the 2026-2027 school year

Thanksgiving Break:

November 23-25, 2026

Winter Break:

December 21-24 and December 28-31, 2026

February Break:

February 15-19, 2027

Locations:

Los Altos, Los Gatos, Redwood City, and San Mateo Counselors may be able to work at multiple locations depending on camp enrollment and staffing needs. Training provided prior to your first camp and ongoing support from the Kidizens team.

Professional development opportunity:

Work with a creative, passionate team in a fun, fast-paced, hands-on educational environment.

Educators and aspiring educators:

Gain experience with project-based learning, classroom management, collaborative learning, and experiential education, with opportunities for longer-term positions with Kidizens. About Kidizens At Kidizens, we believe children learn best when they are actively engaged in creating, collaborating, and solving problems. Our camps combine the fun of LEGO city-building with meaningful lessons in civics, economics, leadership, communication, and real-world problem-solving. Rather than simply learning about these concepts, our campers get to experience them —becoming city planners, business owners, community leaders, and decision-makers in a world they help create. Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today!

Pay:

$20.00

• $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0
• 36.

0 per week Application Question(s): Which locations, in order of preference, can you reliably commute to? Los Altos, Los Gatos, Redwood City, San Mateo. In less than 100 words, what would you say is your biggest accomplishment? What do you think are the most important responsibilities a camp counselor has? Even if you have limited teaching/classroom experience so far, we would love to hear your overall philosophy! Check out our website (www.kidizens.com)! Based on what you see there, why do you think you would be a good fit to work at Kidizens?

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person