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Club SciKidz

STEM Summer Camp Counselor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$560/hr

Teachers College students who have completed at least their first year of college. We love STEM ... great summer as they learn science & technology Are reliable & hard working; have reliable ...

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Y Summer Camp Program Aide - Salem YMCA

Salem, VA

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

The Summer Camp Aide (SCA) provides leadership, guidance, and effective communication and maintains ... Preferred CPR/First-Aid. If not certified, will receive training through the YMCA. * Exceptional ...

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Norfolk, VA Summer 2027 Legal Intern

Norfolk, VA

The successful candidate will have completed their first or second year of law school and will be part of the Harbor Group Summer Internship Program. During the [10] week program, the Legal intern ...

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Norfolk, VA Summer 2027 Legal Intern

Norfolk, VA

The successful candidate will have completed their first or second year of law school and will be part of the Harbor Group Summer Internship Program. During the [10] week program, the Legal intern ...

AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc.

Summer Lifeguard

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

NOW HIRING SUMMER LIFEGUARDS! IT'S NEVER TOO SOON TO APPLY FOR SUMMER LIFEGUARD JOBS NEAR YOU. WORK ... Lifeguards MUST have a current Nationally Approved Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid Certificates ...

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STEM Summer Camp Counselor

Arlington, VA • On-site

Club SciKidz
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Club SciKidzexternal

$560/hr

Full-time, Temporary

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Club SciKidz NOVA offers science and technology summer day camps for children ages 4-15 in Arlington, Chantilly, and Vienna. We are hiring Counselors for our Arlington location.

Our day camps run Monday-Friday, and staff are scheduled by the week. Staff hours are approximately 8am-4pm. Pay for Counselors is $560 per week.

Camp Locations:

St. Thomas More Cathedral School:105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22203

Weeks of July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24; July 27-31

For more information about our camps, themes, and schedules, please check out our website:

https://nova.clubscikidz.com/programs/camp-locations/

Who are we looking for:

   Teachers

   College students who have completed at least their first year of college. We love STEM majors and Education majors, but all majors are welcome and encouraged to apply.

       High school Graduating Seniors who have passion for and experience working in basic science and/or technology fields.

We are looking for folks who:

                Enjoy working with children

                Have some experience working with and leading a group of children

                Want to help campers have a great summer as they learn science & technology

                 Are reliable & hard working; have reliable transportation

                Having [some] experience with technology is a plus, but NOT a requirement

                Can attend mandatory, paid training in first week of June. Exact date TBA

Daily responsibilities include:

          Supervising campers

          Implementing provided lessons (all lessons, materials & supplies are provided)

          Keeping kids engaged, while maintaining a safe environment

          Have fun with what you are doing

          Being on time every day for your required shifts (you are scheduled by the week, so   

           you work a whole week (Monday-Friday) for the weeks you are scheduled

           Working with other staff to provide an excellent camp experience

Why work for Club SciKidz this summer?

       Memories & friends to last a lifetime

       Gain great experience

       ALL lessons & activities are provided

       Competitive salary & incentives

       No nights or weekends!

       Scheduled by the week

       You may be able to use work hours towards an internship requirement.

Camp Locations:

St. Thomas More Cathedral School:105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22203

     Weeks of July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24; July 27-31

For more information about our camps, themes, and schedules, please check out our website:

https://nova.clubscikidz.com/programs/camp-locations/