North Texas Summer Camp Counselor

Summary: Girlstart is an organization dedicated to increasing girls' interest in STEM through innovative programs. The Summer Camp Counselor will lead hands-on activities for girls in grades 4-8, enhancing their leadership and teamwork skills while serving as positive role models. Responsibilities: - Lead camp curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math (previous STEM experience not required, curriculum and materials provided by Girlstart) - Implement and run daily camp activities - Learn and implement the Girlstart method within camp environment - Modify activities as needed accommodate any unique camp scenarios - Be prepared to lead icebreakers, organize materials, practice/setup technology, etc - Facilitate classroom management techniques - Act as a positive role model for girls - HAVE FUN!!! - Other duties as needed Required Qualifications: - Teacher certification preferred or related experience in youth programming - Positive, friendly, flexible and outgoing - Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team player and foster cooperative work - Reliable, dependable, and timely - Effective organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively - Excellent communication skills - Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the mission of Girlstart - Experience working at summer camps and/or out of school time programming - Knowledge of educational learning standards and best practices for classroom management - Comfortable presenting to a group of youth - Attend mandatory in-person training weeks of May 18-22 & May 26-29 (~9:00am-3:00pm CT) - Work the complete duration of the camps (June 1-July 31; Mon-Fri) ideal schedule approximately 8:00am-5:00pm CT (hours vary from camp to camp and exceptions can be discussed) - Pass a background and fingerprint check, be or become First Aid/CPR certified, and obtain a Sexual Abuse Awareness certificate (Girlstart will provide additional information upon hire) - Abide by partners requirements to work with youth Required Skills: Teacher certification, Youth programming experience, Summer camp experience, Out of school time programming, Educational learning standards knowledge, Classroom management, First Aid/CPR certification, Sexual Abuse Awareness certification, Dependability, Credibility, Commitment to mission