Summary

The Camp Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality, interactive science education programs for camp groups at the California Science Center. These are seasonal full-time or part-time summer positions.

Job Dates:

Full Summer: (06/16 - 08/08); with additional training days

Partial LAUSD Summer: (07/01 - 08/01); with additional training days

Qualifications

1 to 2 years experience teaching or working with the public in a classroom, informal educational/public setting preferred.

College courses in science and/ or education preferred.

Effective interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.

Excellent customer service skills and team player.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Korean, or Chinese desired.

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may includes weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Physical ability to lift, move, and organize supplies that may weigh up to 25 lbs.

Physical ability to stand and walk for long period of times.

Major Job Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and presentation of educational summer camp programs to groups of preschool, elementary and secondary aged children.

Assist in the development of hands-on science lessons for camp programs.

Organize and prepare materials for use in camp programs.

Purchase and sort consumable and non-consumable supplies for camp programs.

Assist in organizing and supervising on and off site program field trips.

Assist the Extended Day Lead with organizing and supervising extended day programs.

Responsible for maintaining classroom space and supplies.

Assist in daily administrative and operational tasks.

Track camp attendance and surveys.