Kids Camp Teacher

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Orbits Curiosity Camp Teacher

Lowell Observatory is seeking Orbits Curiosity Camp Teachers.  The Orbits Curiosity Camp Teachers (OCCT) is part of Lowell Observatory’s Outreach Department.  The OCCT is responsible for overseeing and instructing a group of day campers and for providing the other counselors with classroom management training.  The OCCT will work between 3 and 6 weeks of camp. The elementary camp dates are June 8^th - 12^th, June 22^nd - 26^th, July 6^th – 10^th, and July 20^th – 24^th. The middle school camp dates are optional and occur at night on June 17-19 and July 1-3. An optional cleanup day will be on the week of July 27^th. The OCCT is required to participate in five (5) days of training from June 1^st – June 5^th. This position reports to Kelly Ferguson, Early Education Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead classroom management training for the other counselors.
• Oversee a group of up to 25 day campers.
• Deliver science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) lessons.
• Assist with all camp activities.
• Participate in camp staff meetings and training events.
• Ensure that only authorized people pick children up from camp.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to work with children.
• Aptitude for delivering curriculum to diverse age groups.
• Capability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and campers’ needs.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Committed to providing children with a safe and positive camp experience.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, classroom experience is preferred. The successful applicant must also pass a background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires long periods of loud noises, standing, walking, and talking. Some bending, stretching, reaching, running, climbing, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs). Moving throughout the campus, on sometimes uneven terrain in the heat and/or rain, and sometimes in low light.

Status:                                                  Part Time, Seasonal

Term:                                                    Maximum 2 months

Location:                                             Mars Hill Campus, Flagstaff, AZ

Compensation Type:                      Hourly

Compensation:                                 $24-$24.50/hour DOE

Benefit Eligible:                               No

FLSA Classification:                         Non-exempt

To Apply:

Please send the following documents to jobs@lowell.edu

• Standard Lowell Application (https://lowell.edu/about/career-opportunities/)
• Resume
• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications
• Phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references

We will begin reviewing applications on April 1st. The position is open until filled.

Employment is subject to passing a background check

Lowell Observatory is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lowell Observatory has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Lowell Observatory sits at the base of one of the mountains sacred to indigenous tribes throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.

Lowell Observatory is committed to providing access, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. Our non-smoking campus is at an elevation of 7,200ft/2200m, and the LDT is 40 miles south of Flagstaff at an elevation of 7,800 ft/2370m. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources office for assistance.

VERSION March 2023/HR