Curiosity Camp Admin

As a Curiosity Camps Administrator, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting the operations of themed, week-long summer camp sessions for children ages 3-15. In addition to completing administrative tasks and directly supporting the needs of campers and their families, you are responsible for establishing best practices in classroom management and project facilitation and providing delegation, guidance, and support for the Curiosity Camps team.

Responsibilities :

Support Curiosity Camps daily operations by completing regular administrative tasks. This includes (but is not limited to) gathering and consolidating camper information, preparing supplies, responding to caregiver inquiries, etc. As needed, serve as a substitute Curiosity Camps Instructor. Actively teach and supervise campers for the duration of the camp day, and use best practices in classroom management so that campers are safe, welcomed, and inspired to learn and explore. You will support the facilitation of hands-on learning experiences, serving as a resource for Curiosity Camps teaching teams as they reference and adapt given lesson plans to campers' needs and interests. Understand, follow, and enforce all RMSC procedures and guidelines related to health, safety, and emergencies. Identify and respond to campers' medical/behavioral needs, providing support and resources for Curiosity Camps Instructors and Assistants. Communicate with the Manager of Camp and caregivers/families as needed. Keep accurate records regarding the following: registration, attendance, medical/behavioral concerns, accidents/injuries, and program/staff evaluations. Maintain confidentiality regarding all camper and staff information and medical/behavioral concerns. Lead and facilitate daily check-in and check-out, during which you will communicate and connect with campers and their families, answer questions, and gather paperwork, information, and medicine. Attend and participate in all Curiosity Camps meetings, training sessions, and workshops. Maintain a clean, organized camp environment. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Must have experience working in an educational setting (formal or informal) and facilitating programming with children between ages 3-14. Must have an outgoing personality, enjoy interacting with children, and possess a love for lifelong learning. Must have strong leadership and communication skills Must be able to effectively correspond via email. Must frequently move classroom supplies and equipment, weighing up to 25 lbs. Must host programs for extended periods of time (standing and sitting) and frequently move around the classroom and the RMSC campus.

Bonus Qualifications :

Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating hands-on, child-directed curriculum. Familiarity with a summer camp setting, museums and informal education, and the Rochester Museum & Science Center. CPR and first aid certification or a willingness to become certified. Experience with

Google Suite Work Conditions :

Curiosity Camps Administrators are required to submit at least 6 weeks of availability during the summer season. During scheduled weeks, Administrators work varied eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with an unpaid lunch. Weekends are not required (minus training). Curiosity Camps take place in-person at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607). All staff, interns, and volunteers are expected to attend training before and throughout the summer. Administrators will be provided with all lesson plans, supplies, and support needed to provide a positive experience for all campers and team members. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. RMSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, gender identity or expression, carrier status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. I have read this job description and understand the essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. If I require reasonable accommodation, I will inform my supervisor and/or Human Resources. I understand, if I have any questions about job duties not specified in this job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or Human Resources.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, ascend/descend stairs without difficulty, use hands to use tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. Must be able to lift and move over 25 lbs. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. RMSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, gender identity or expression, carrier status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person