Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster is looking for energetic, dedicated teachers for our summer camp. Our camp runs from 8:15 am – 12:15 pm each day and serves children ages 4-8. The Summer Camp Lead Teacher will teach and facilitate pre-planned art and STEM activities to 20 campers a week, with assistance from 2 Assistant Teachers.
Qualifications:
- · 2+ years documented work with children
- · Degree or in the process of obtaining a degree in early childhood education, art education, STEM education, or related fields
- · Must be 18 years of age or older
- · Ability to work outside and be on your feet for extended periods, and lift 25+ pounds
- · Available for at least 7 of 8 weeks of camp (running from June 16 to August 15 with the week of July 4th off) and staff training during the week of June 9-13
- · Child abuse, state police, and fingerprinting clearances required
- Responsibilities:
- · Teach planned art activities and projects to groups of 18-20 campers at a time with the assistance of two assistant teachers
- · Teach planned STEM activities and projects to groups of 18-20 campers at a time with the assistance of two assistant teachers
- · Clean and maintain classroom space
- · Organize, set up, and clean up materials for activities
- · Communicate with Camp Director about materials to restock, activity plans, etc.
- · Supervise children during transitions, playground time, museum play, and other specified times as needed
- · Direct and supervise teen volunteers during activities
- · Direct Assistant Teachers during activities as needed
- · Attend weekly staff meetings
- · Ensure safety policies are followed
Other Information:
- · Average workday: 7:30 am- 12:45 pm, Monday-Friday
- · Rate: $16-18 an hour
- · Seasonal, part-time hourly position
If you have any questions about volunteering, email the Camp Director Megan Stoltzfus at megan.stoltzfus@handsonhouse.org.
Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working with children ages 2-10 and their families to learn through play.
Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or income in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to hiring and firing staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provisions of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job application on the bases of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
