Summer Instructor (Winnetka), Chicago

Job Description

As a Summer Instructor, you’ll lead hands-on design and outdoor activities, creating an inspiring, safe environment where campers explore creativity through Galileo’s curriculum. With training and team support, you'll deliver memorable learning experiences and engage fully in camp traditions. This is a seasonal, full-time role, Monday through Friday. This is a seasonal role; Summer Instructors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).

Core Responsibilities

Lead Design Challenges and Outdoor Activities:

Facilitate Galileo’s innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math for groups of up to 28 campers 

Create an inviting and safe learning space; prepare and manage materials for daily projects.

Teach up to three unique rotations: Innovator’s Studio, Idea Lab, and Outdoor Adventure, adapting for various age groups and abilities.

For 5th-8th grade groups, guide campers in using tools like saws, drills, and glue guns, ensuring safe, hands-on experiences.

Ensure a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers' diverse needs.

Engage Fully in All Camp Activities:

Work with teammates to plan, set up, and lead daily camp activities.

Supervise campers to ensure safety during all camp events, including ceremonies, snack, and lunch.

Contribute to the camp experience with active participation in songs, skits, and chants.

Bring your unique skills and energy to create a joyful camp experience.

Provide Exceptional Customer Service:

Greet campers and families warmly, ensuring a positive, safe environment.

Assist with check-in/check-out, manage daily attendance, and communicate with families as needed.

Foster a fun, energetic atmosphere throughout the day, creating a smooth transition for campers at drop-off and pick-up.

Build Your Skills with Ongoing Training and Support!

Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts.

Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team.

Continue to refine your instructional skills through feedback and training from camp leadership.

Compensation

At Galileo, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. We anticipate the compensation for this position to be $17.10 per hour for new (first-year) camp staff. Your exact pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work location and tenure.

Returning (alumni) staff pay for this role ranges from $17.35 per hour (second-year) to  $18.10 per hour (fifth-year), based on tenure with Galileo Camps. 

Perks

One free week of camp for your own child!

%15 Friends and Family Discount

Priority scholarship nominations

Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!