Temporary Senior Camp Educator, Full Time

About the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier science exploration destination and the region’s most visited museum, reaching more than 500,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes, and educational programs.

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Temporary Senior Camp Educators serve in leadership roles in camp programs. This position emphasizes relationship-building and requires prompt, friendly, accurate communication with program participants and coworkers. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
Temporary Senior Camp Educators are responsible for building relationships with youth and their adult caregivers and for supporting a team of museum staff and volunteers to deliver effective, engaging, and safe learning experiences.
Temporary Senior Camp Educators will give and receive constructive criticism with the goal of developing their pedagogy skills and supporting the growth of their teammates and child/youth learners, continuously improving program quality and enhancing the visitor experience. This will be facilitated by participation in professional development provided by Kamin Science Center.
This is a temporary full time position expected to run from May 2026 – August 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Temporary Senior Camp Educators are patient, caring individuals who have the knowledge and skills to foster welcoming, safe, social settings that help people explore nature and science and connect with one another.
• Temporary Senior Camp Educators must be comfortable adapting their approaches in a dynamic setting to meet the needs of visitors and program participants.
• Experience facilitating informal learning (community-based, outdoors, in museums, after-school programs, or similar settings) is required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field (sciences, humanities, social services, creative arts, education or related field)
• 3 years demonstrated knowledge of age-appropriate content and pedagogy for a variety of audiences.
• 1 year working summer camp with Kamin Science Center.
• Demonstrated aptitude for creativity, curiosity, passion, enthusiasm, integrity, and a strong professional ethic.
• Documented ability to effectively lead in team settings
• Documented experience working directly with stakeholders or parents.
• Passion for/interest in STEM.
Preferred Qualifications
• Educational certification is valued but not required.
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
• Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
• Fluency in language(s) other than English valued.
SCHEDULE:
• This position will span from May – end of August.
• Monday-Friday, with hours varying from 7:00 AM-5:30 PM.
• Ideal candidates are those who will be available for 8 full weeks of the summer, including the week of July 4.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• This position requires constant mobility around the program space and through museum exhibit halls for several hours at a time.
• If the person is not able to bend or lift items of 20 – 50 lbs, they must be willing to ask for assistance performing tasks that require these actions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES:
Assisting in execution of overall camp program strategy
• Acting as advocate for and model of Kamin Science Center’s summer camp vision, prioritizing safety at all times.
• Motivating teammates to assure program quality and excellent customer service.
• Assisting in curriculum development.
• Providing front-line, program area leadership. This may include, but is not limited to, training temporary camp staff, coaching Teen Volunteers, providing camper first aid (with appropriate, paid training), teaching camps, and acting as a peer leader during offsite field trips.
Leading instruction
▪ Working collaboratively with a team of educators, assistants, and volunteers to deliver effective, engaging, and safe learning experiences.
▪ Applying knowledge of best-practices to create welcoming, age-appropriate spaces where participants feel cared for and are excited to learn about science, nature and one another.
▪ Designing and defining clear goals and creating opportunities for learners to r