JOB POSTING STEAM Camp Leader POSITION OVERVIEW CuriOdyssey is seeking Camp Leaders to inspire love f or science and curiosity about the world for Camp CuriOdyssey campers this summer. Camp CuriOdyssey is supported by a team of Directors, Leaders, Inclusion Assistant, and Leaders-in-Training, reporBng to the Camps and Youth Programs Manager . Camp CuriOdyssey’s STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/animals and math) focus is reflected in a robust curriculum developed around the following Camp themes: Gadgets and Gizmos, Art Inventors, Junior Keepers, Nature Quest , Museum Medley, and Ocean Adventure . Camp Leaders, in partnership with and under the guidance of Camp Directors, will deliver our robust curriculum for our TK/Kindergarten to 4th grade campers, support teen volunteer “Leaders in Traini ng” and ensure that the camp environment is engaging, fun, and saf e. Leaders serve as role models for campers, establish a foundaBon of knowledge, model inq uiry, and collaborate with campers, learning together. For the summer of 2026 we are seekin g 12-14 Leader posiBons to support the Camp themes referenced above (descripBons can be fou nd here ). PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Camp Leaders work with campers, grades TK through 4, in o ne of CuriOdyssey’s science camp themes including physical and life sciences, engineeri ng, art, and nature-based learning. ● Work closely alongside a Director and another leader, as a facilitator of STEAM camp acBviBes by collaboraBng with campers in meaningful educaBon al experiences, including hands-on interacBons with wildlife, nature, an d answering quesB ons. We will show you how to be prepared for engaging campers in a w ay that supports each camper’s learning abiliB es. ● Monitor the well-being and safety of each camper. ● Support and develop leadership growth for Leaders-in-Tr aining (teen volunteers) by overseeing and assisBng their training acB viBes, providing guidance when needed. ● Provide support to other camp themes, as needed. ● Perform other duBes as assigned by leadership. JOB QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED QUALITIES ● Commitment to the mission of CuriOdyssey and science/e nvironmental educaB on. ●Crea Bve, curious, and compassionate approach to facilitaB ng posi Bve learning experiences for children. ● Respect for children as both learners and holders of kn owledge, recogniBon that learning is a process not a product, commitment to posiBve behavior management, and ensuring the learning process is engaging, fun, and driven by the individual camper. ● Experience and experBse working with youth and a basic u nderstanding of life, earth and/or physical science. ● Ability to maintain a growth mindset and posiB ve a \tude when navigaB ng new or challenging experiences. ● Required: must be at least a rising-senior in high scho ol or older. If 18 years old or older, must complete and clear a background check. ● Required: must currently have or be willing to get a C PR/First Aid CerBfi caBon. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands herein are representaBve of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary responsibiliBes of th is job. Reasonable accommodaB ons may be made to enable individuals with disabiliBes to perfor m these essenBal job funcB ons. ● Environment: Work is conducted at CuriOdyssey and imm ediately local space at Coyote Point. Camp will take place indoors and outdoors in various weather condi Bons and noise level can be moderate to high. ● Mobility: Physical ability and endurance to occasionally car ry and li` h e a v y materials, up to 50 pounds. Frequently move from a si\ ng to standing posiB on. Traversing uneven surfaces, bending, reaching, si\ng on the floor with children and twisBng are daily repeBBve physical acB ons. COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE & BENEFITS ● Pay Rate: $20.00/hour ● Status:This is a non-exempt seasonal posiB on, full- Bme starB ng June 1, 2026 through August 14, 2026 . Note: there is limited flexibility to accommodate B me o ff requests, and only emergency-related B me o ff will be considered. ●Schedule: 8.0 hours/shi `, Mon. – Fri., between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. ●Bene fits: All employees receive mandated benefits in the manne r prescribed by law. However, as a seasonal employee, you will not receive addi Bonal benefits (e.g., vacaB on, holidays, personal Bme, health insurance, etc.) TO APPLY Please complete this Camp Leader ApplicaQ on form . Only applicants who complete this form will be considered for an interview. ApplicaBons are revie wed on a rolling basis starBng on February 23, 2026, and unBl all posiBons are fi lled. CuriOdyssey seeks to build a diverse work team and e ncourages applicaBons from candidates who will add t o that diversity. CuriOdyssey is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all posiBons without reg ard to age, race, religious creed, color, naBonal origin, a ncestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condiB on, gene Bc informaBon, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, ch ildbirth, breasIeeding and/or related medical condi Bons), gender, gender iden Bty or expression, sexual orientaBon, military or vet eran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
