JOB OPENING

Position Overview

CuriOdyssey is seeking Camp Leaders to inspire love for 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, reporting 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 Training” and ensure that the camp environment is engaging, fun, and safe. Leaders serve as role models for campers, establish a foundation of knowledge, model inquiry, and collaborate with campers, learning together. For the summer of 2025 we are seeking 12-14 Leader positions to support the Camp themes referenced above (descriptions can be found here). 

Primary Responsibilities

Camp Leaders work with campers, grades TK through 4, in one of CuriOdyssey’s science camp themes including physical and life sciences, engineering, art, and nature-based learning. 

• As a STEAM Camp Leader, you will function alongside a director and another leader, primarily as a facilitator of STEAM camp activities [by collaborating  with campers in meaningful educational experiences,  including hands-on interactions with wildlife, nature, and answering questions. We will show you how to be  prepared for engaging campers in a way that supports each camper’s learning abilities.
• Monitor the well-being and safety of each camper.
• Support and develop leadership growth for Leaders-in-Training (teen volunteers) by overseeing and assisting their training activities, providing guidance when needed.
• Provide support to other camp themes, as needed.

Desired Qualities

• Commitment to the mission of CuriOdyssey and science/environmental education.
• Creative, curious, and compassionate approach to facilitating positive learning experiences for children.
• Respect for children as both learners and holders of knowledge, recognition that learning is a process not a product, commitment to positive behavior management, and ensuring the learning process is engaging, fun, and driven by the individual camper.
• Experience and expertise working with youth and a basic understanding of life, earth and/or physical science.
• Ability to maintain a growth mindset and positive attitude when navigating new or challenging experiences. 
• Required: must be at least a rising-senior in high school 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 CPR/First Aid Certification.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment: Work is conducted at CuriOdyssey and immediately local space at Coyote Point. Camp will take place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. 

Mobility: Physical ability and endurance to occasionally carry and lift heavy materials, up to 50 pounds. Frequently move from a sitting to standing position. Traversing uneven surfaces, bending, reaching, sitting on the floor with children and twisting are daily repetitive physical actions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
• This is a non-exempt seasonal position, full-time starting June 2, 2025 through August 15, 2025. Please note that there is one unpaid holiday, July 4, 2025, that CuriOdyssey will be closed. Note: there is limited flexibility to accommodate time off requests, and only emergency-related time off will be considered.
• The general work schedule for camp training and camp 8.0 hours/shift, Mon. – Fri., between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm.  

To Apply

To apply, please complete this Camp Leader Application form. Only applicants who complete this form will be considered for an interview. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

CuriOdyssey seeks to build a diverse work team and encourages applications from candidates who will add to that diversity. CuriOdyssey is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enable us to better meet our mission. CuriOdyssey considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other identifiable status.