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Senior Camp Instructor
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
About Us : The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you! The Job: The Senior Camp Instructor is responsible for delivering summer camp workshops for youth entering grades 3rd - 12th. The grade ranges are divided into camp groups including Exhibit and Event Studios (grades 3-5), Young Makers (grades 4-6), Explorers (6-9), and Fab Lab Apprentices (grades 7-12) summer camp programs. This is a temporary, fulltime summer position beginning Monday, June 17th through Friday, August 16th, 2024. Responsibilities Deliver engaging and dynamic education programming for camp participants using the MSI Camp Grid System. Use inquiry-based practices in facilitating learning and engagement. Ensure safe operation of all MSI Camp equipment and hand tools. Organize and set up materials and camp space before and after programs. Assist with the daily operations of the MSI Camp space, including greeting youth and families, administer parents signing students in and out of camps, manage lunch and break times, and other camp related duties. Assigned to camps requiring advanced content knowledge and camp instruction and camps that include returning campers or advanced student project oversight (based on a student's earned Belts). In collaboration with Camp Associates, modify and implement content revisions within the Grid system used in each studio or classroom (based on instructor, intern, and student feedback). Provide guidance to junior camp instructors and interns with camp content and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with three (3) to five (5) years related experience in youth or public program facilitation required. Experience teaching in either formal or informal settings is preferred. Experience with 2D & 3D design software and technical instruction is ideal but not required. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form as well as handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Proven capacity to learn new design software applications and computer-controlled machinery, such as 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Vinyl Cutters, and Digital Embroidery Machines. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others. Proven capacity to use scientific materials in different situations and activities. Established ability to speak in front of an audience with comfort and confidence along with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Individual must possess excellent verbal communication skills. Bilingual ability a plus. Prior experience teaching MSI Summer Camp programs preferred but not required. Prior knowledge of the MSI Make_X Grid system is preferred but not required. Prior knowledge of NGSS and Common Core teaching standards is preferred but not required. Language : Ability to read interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization. Mathematical : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concreate variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Our DEAI Mission The Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles. MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Powered by JazzHR
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