Technology Specialty Camps - Lead Teacher
Company Name:
ESF Camps
The Technology Specialty Camps Lead Teachers are responsible for the supervision of campers, the implementation of ESF Technology curriculum, promoting and actively participating in all camp activities (indoor and outdoor), providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for campers, support staff and counselors.
We are seeking motivated team members to teach one, multiple, or all of the following technology courses:
3D Game Design
Introduction to 3D Printing
Game Design 101 (with Adobe Flash)
Digital Video Production (with iMovie)
Digital Photography & Graphic Design (with Bridge Cameras & Photoshop)
Robotics Team League (with Lego Mindstorms)
Junior Robotics
Digital Animation (with Adobe Flash)
Minecraft: Game Design (with PC version of Minecraft and Technic platform)
Intro to Minecraft
Minecraft Missions
Aerospace and Flight
Science of Roller Coasters
In addition, we need instructors who can effectively supervise and manage youth. You will be a motivated team member who loves technology, believes deeply in ESF's mission, and who displays a record of achievement in effective supervision & management of youth, building positive relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.
Position Timeframe and Locations:
Major Camp runs for 5 consecutive weeks and is featured at 9 different locations. As a Lead Teacher, you may be teaching one or multiple topics and you may also be considered to teach at one or multiple campsites including the locations below.
Local opportunities:
o Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
o Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy
If you are interested in traveling to any of the locations listed below, ESF will provide hotel accommodations, mileage reimbursement, and a food stipend:
o Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
o Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
o Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
o Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
o Bryn Mawr, PA at St. Aloysius Academy
o Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
o Moorestown, NJ at Moorestown Friends School
o Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
o North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School
Inspire campers to think creatively, critically, and innovatively
Immerse campers in the Technology Camp
Empower campers to explore the world around them and solve real-life, practical issues that engage their hearts and minds
Impart your knowledge and expertise as an instructor, resource and guide while campers navigate the scope of the Technology Camp curricula
Lead campers in the learning process through the use of 21st Century skills such as: INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, ETHICAL DECISION MAKING, COLLABORATION, TEAMWORK, TIME MANAGEMENT, EMPATHY, and LEADERSHIP
Implement the camp curriculum and organize/prepare daily lessons plans
Create an environment where every camper views him/herself as a vital and critical part of a team
Develop hands-on approaches where campers can grow and experience their Technology camp first hand
Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included
Work effectively with fellow team members and collaborate on daily responsibilities
Provide oversight and instruction for your classroom teaching aids and support counselors
Complete assigned paperwork
Serve as a positive role model to campers, teaching aids and counselors
Follow the ESF Code, and maintain the ESF Look at all times (all staff wear ESF Camp t-shirts)
Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and to adhere to all company policies
Have fun
1. Understand and support the mission of the organization
2. The ability to work effectively with others in all levels of the organization in a professional manner
3. Positive attitude
4. Commitment to the growth and development of youth
5. Commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work
6. Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and works quickly to find solutions
7. Patient, caring and creative
8. Flexible, adaptive and a Team player
9. Desire to make a difference in the life of a child
Can provide demonstrable knowledge of the subject area(s) in which you will be teaching
Have previous experience working with children, examples include but are not limited to; school teacher, academic/athletic tutoring, college/university instructor, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant/aid, religious education teacher
Have successfully worked in an environment that is typically unsupervised
Have the ability, and deep desire, to lead a classroom in a positive and supportive manner.
Can manage a small support staff (classroom teaching aid and counselors)
Is willing to show us that you are a fun (and energetic) person that loves technology and kids
1. Teaching certification (preferred)
Bachelor's degree (highly desired - however, we recognize that some subject matter specialists, especially in the arts, and game design, may have alternative educational experiences. In these cases, we recognize that your specialist knowledge may not have been obtained through a traditional liberal arts or engineering college but through other means. In these cases, please provide a detailed description of your specialist knowledge and how it was obtained)
Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community
The ability to quickly troubleshoot, and repair, simple PC/Technology problems and errors. This may include, but is not limited to: setting up and taking down a PC; installing drivers and software updates; replacing batteries; troubleshooting basic networking issues; properly saving files; reinstalling files/programs; setting up video projectors and screens; operating and setting up video game hardware; correctly dismounting USB devices; replacing ink cartridges; fixing paper jams; operating and cleaning 3D printers; etc.
Work in a senior position that may require supervising, encouraging and training, support staff (teaching aids and counselors)
The ability to consistently remind campers to save their work in iterative stages, and to create multiple backup files of their work. Our mantra is: 'Save, Save, Save, Save, Save, Save, Save, Save! And now, save again as a new file.
Reports directly to, and takes direction from, the Technology Director and General Manager (who are typically off site). May also take direction from, and is overall accountable to, the Site Director and/or General Manager.
A small staff of and counselors may be part of your classroom. While teaching the day-to-day curriculum you will effectively manage your support staff to create the best possible learning environment.
1. Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35lbs
2. Endurance to work outside and on your feet for 6-8 hours per day
3. Ability to respond to emergency situations which may require running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and climbing stairs.
4. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position
/ESF, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply!/ Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ESF Camps
The Technology Specialty Camps Lead Teachers are responsible for the supervision of campers, the implementation of ESF Technology curriculum, promoting and actively participating in all camp activities (indoor and outdoor), providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for campers, support staff and counselors.
We are seeking motivated team members to teach one, multiple, or all of the following technology courses:
3D Game Design
Introduction to 3D Printing
Game Design 101 (with Adobe Flash)
Digital Video Production (with iMovie)
Digital Photography & Graphic Design (with Bridge Cameras & Photoshop)
Robotics Team League (with Lego Mindstorms)
Junior Robotics
Digital Animation (with Adobe Flash)
Minecraft: Game Design (with PC version of Minecraft and Technic platform)
Intro to Minecraft
Minecraft Missions
Aerospace and Flight
Science of Roller Coasters
In addition, we need instructors who can effectively supervise and manage youth. You will be a motivated team member who loves technology, believes deeply in ESF's mission, and who displays a record of achievement in effective supervision & management of youth, building positive relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.
Position Timeframe and Locations:
Major Camp runs for 5 consecutive weeks and is featured at 9 different locations. As a Lead Teacher, you may be teaching one or multiple topics and you may also be considered to teach at one or multiple campsites including the locations below.
Local opportunities:
o Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
o Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy
If you are interested in traveling to any of the locations listed below, ESF will provide hotel accommodations, mileage reimbursement, and a food stipend:
o Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
o Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
o Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
o Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
o Bryn Mawr, PA at St. Aloysius Academy
o Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
o Moorestown, NJ at Moorestown Friends School
o Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
o North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School
Inspire campers to think creatively, critically, and innovatively
Immerse campers in the Technology Camp
Empower campers to explore the world around them and solve real-life, practical issues that engage their hearts and minds
Impart your knowledge and expertise as an instructor, resource and guide while campers navigate the scope of the Technology Camp curricula
Lead campers in the learning process through the use of 21st Century skills such as: INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, ETHICAL DECISION MAKING, COLLABORATION, TEAMWORK, TIME MANAGEMENT, EMPATHY, and LEADERSHIP
Implement the camp curriculum and organize/prepare daily lessons plans
Create an environment where every camper views him/herself as a vital and critical part of a team
Develop hands-on approaches where campers can grow and experience their Technology camp first hand
Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included
Work effectively with fellow team members and collaborate on daily responsibilities
Provide oversight and instruction for your classroom teaching aids and support counselors
Complete assigned paperwork
Serve as a positive role model to campers, teaching aids and counselors
Follow the ESF Code, and maintain the ESF Look at all times (all staff wear ESF Camp t-shirts)
Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and to adhere to all company policies
Have fun
1. Understand and support the mission of the organization
2. The ability to work effectively with others in all levels of the organization in a professional manner
3. Positive attitude
4. Commitment to the growth and development of youth
5. Commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work
6. Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and works quickly to find solutions
7. Patient, caring and creative
8. Flexible, adaptive and a Team player
9. Desire to make a difference in the life of a child
Can provide demonstrable knowledge of the subject area(s) in which you will be teaching
Have previous experience working with children, examples include but are not limited to; school teacher, academic/athletic tutoring, college/university instructor, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant/aid, religious education teacher
Have successfully worked in an environment that is typically unsupervised
Have the ability, and deep desire, to lead a classroom in a positive and supportive manner.
Can manage a small support staff (classroom teaching aid and counselors)
Is willing to show us that you are a fun (and energetic) person that loves technology and kids
1. Teaching certification (preferred)
Bachelor's degree (highly desired - however, we recognize that some subject matter specialists, especially in the arts, and game design, may have alternative educational experiences. In these cases, we recognize that your specialist knowledge may not have been obtained through a traditional liberal arts or engineering college but through other means. In these cases, please provide a detailed description of your specialist knowledge and how it was obtained)
Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community
The ability to quickly troubleshoot, and repair, simple PC/Technology problems and errors. This may include, but is not limited to: setting up and taking down a PC; installing drivers and software updates; replacing batteries; troubleshooting basic networking issues; properly saving files; reinstalling files/programs; setting up video projectors and screens; operating and setting up video game hardware; correctly dismounting USB devices; replacing ink cartridges; fixing paper jams; operating and cleaning 3D printers; etc.
Work in a senior position that may require supervising, encouraging and training, support staff (teaching aids and counselors)
The ability to consistently remind campers to save their work in iterative stages, and to create multiple backup files of their work. Our mantra is: 'Save, Save, Save, Save, Save, Save, Save, Save! And now, save again as a new file.
Reports directly to, and takes direction from, the Technology Director and General Manager (who are typically off site). May also take direction from, and is overall accountable to, the Site Director and/or General Manager.
A small staff of and counselors may be part of your classroom. While teaching the day-to-day curriculum you will effectively manage your support staff to create the best possible learning environment.
1. Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35lbs
2. Endurance to work outside and on your feet for 6-8 hours per day
3. Ability to respond to emergency situations which may require running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and climbing stairs.
4. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position
/ESF, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply!/ Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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