JMZ Camp Kinetic Director (Instructor II)

Job Description:

JMZ Camp Kinetic Director (Instructor II)

Description

Description

Summer Camp Adventure Awaits at its Camp Kinetic Program!
Join us and become an integral part of our team!

The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is currently looking for a Camp Lead Teacher to direct it's physics and chemistry camp known as Camp Kinetic.

Camp Logistics:

• Location: Rinconada Girl Scout House (right next to the Junior Museum)
  
• Dates: June 9th - August 8th
  
• Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
  
• Staff work hours: approx. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday
  
• Ages: 6 - 12 years old
  
• Capacity: Up to 16 students per week

Staffing:

• Camp Kinetic Director is lead teacher and site director
• Support staff include assistant teacher, camp counselor, and 1-2 teen interns

Duties:

• Develop a thorough knowledge of the curriculum and background content for projects exploring physics, chemistry, engineering and design.
• With support staff, organize and share in the presentation of science content and projects.
• Assume responsibility for the successful facilitation of activities and daily routines, camper safety and well-being, communication with parents, and duties of support staff.
• Ensure smooth communications with camp coordinators and Junior Museum & Zoo education departmental leadership.

The Junior Museum & Zoo has been providing quality science exhibits and programs in the community since 1936 and we have a reputation for offering high quality learning experiences for children. This is a great opportunity for a school science teacher wishing to work during the summer while school is not in session.

Desired Qualifications:
Successful applicants will be a college graduate in one of the sciences, or in education, and have at least 1 year of teaching experience and at least 2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting.

Work Schedule:
Science Camp - Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day

Limited Hourly Position: This is an unbenefited position that is limited to working no more than 415 hours per fiscal year.

Supplemental Information

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov . If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This is a non-benefited position.

Closing Date/Time: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$32.58 - $39.99 Hourly