Careers at Evergreen

Title: SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTOR

Status: Temporary (4-8 week position), 40 hrs/wk

POSITION SUMMARY

Summer Camp Instructors will deliver Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum curriculum to 3rd-9th graders over the course of one-week long aerospace camps. This position requires a dynamic individual with experience educating diverse students in group settings. We are seeking a teacher who is compassionate, creative, patient, and highly organized to join our Education Team. These summer camps offer exciting aerospace opportunities, including hands-on activities, problem-solving projects, and unique museum tours. Curriculum is provided with all activities and materials determined.

This position is an on-call, temporary role, and scheduling is contingent upon program needs, including but not limited to student enrollment and operational considerations. While the Museum will make every effort to provide advance notice of scheduled work, the Museum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule camps due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Participation in the on-call instructor pool does not guarantee a minimum number of hours or compensation. Similarly, instructors may decline specific assignments without penalty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver engaging curriculum for aviation and space-themed summer camps.
• Create an environment where the sky is the limit, experimentation is encouraged, failure celebrated, and students are encouraged to collaboratively problem solve.
• Supervise youth with Camp Assistants in order to facilitate a fun, interactive, and welcoming environment.
• Instruct Summer Camp Assistants in prepping materials and classroom for hands-on activities.
• Prepare and maintain classrooms to create an effective learning environment and inspire the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.
• Communicate effectively with students, guardians, and staff about programming.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in education, History, Aviation or a related field is required.
• Experience working in educational settings, especially with K-12 school-aged children is required.
• Certifications in educational instruction from an accredited institution or organization is advantageous.
• Any combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of meeting exact qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to engage students with a variety of learning styles.
• Ability to continually evaluate and modify existing curriculum to achieve maximum engagement with students.
• Ability to create a fun environment for students and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, in writing and orally across various media, that adhere to confidentiality and protocol.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Good classroom management experience, including time management, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work alone and without supervision much of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly performs tasks with hands and fingers for grasping and holding objects.
• Regularly performs office-related tasks at a desk or workstation while sitting, such as: keyboarding, phones, handwriting, filing, etc.
• Sometimes pushes, pulls, lifts, and/or carries up to 50 pounds across a distance with or without supportive devices.
• Sometimes stands, walks, bends, stoops, crouches, reaches, climbs, and kneels throughout the workday.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

(For this role, please submit resumé to jobs@evergreenmuseum.org)

Title: CAMP ASSISTANT – Spring Break

POSITION SUMMARY

The Camp Assistant will support the Camp Instructors and the Education Department of Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum curriculum over the course of one-week long aerospace camps for one of the following age groups when they are scheduled:

• Kindergarten-2^nd Graders
• 3^rd – 5^th Graders
• 6^th – 8^th Graders
• 9^th – 12^th Graders

This is a part time temporary position for the week of March 24-March 28, 2025.  We will host a mandatory training/prep meeting prior to the week of camp.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Camp Instructor with execution of engaging hands-on activities camps.
• Assist Camp Instructor with supervision and behavioral issues as they may arise.
• Prepare and organize day-to-day activities with Camp Instructor and Education team.
• Maintain a fun, interactive, and welcoming environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, guardians, and staff about programming.

REPORTS TO: Education Director (with dotted lines to the Lead Instructor and Camp Instructor)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age at the start of the camp
• Minimum 3 months of work and/or volunteer experience in K-12 education, including after-school, weekend, or summer programming
• Willing to submit to a background check and participate in any necessary training for working with youth

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in education, STEAM, aviation, or space science a huge plus
• Teaching certification or similar experience or training with classroom management
• Passion for game design, experience design, theatre, or teaching through play
• Youth counseling experience of any kind (afternoon, in-school, camps, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with Microsoft 365, Google Suite, or most contemporary digital office tools
• Comfortable with email, texting/messaging, and phone calls with staff and community
• Ability to create a fun, playful, and engaged environment for students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children
• Highly professional conduct (communication, dress code, appearance, respect)
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or constant handholding

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office-related tasks: typing, phones, handwriting, filing, etc.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds without support
• Stamina (physical and emotional) for working long hours with children

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

(For this role, please submit resumé to jobs@evergreenmuseum.org)