Camp Activity Instructor: STEM

amazingdowntowncamp· Activity Staff
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📍 New York, New York, United StatesSeasonal

About this role

Amazing Downtown Summer Camp is looking for activity specialists who are ready to lead and inspire. As an Activity Instructor, you aren't just teaching a skill, you are facilitating growth and building community. This role is a perfect fit for those looking to build a resume in group management, public speaking, curriculum implementation, and team leadership. You will learn how to command a room, pivot on the fly, and mentor youth in a high-energy environment.


Activity Instructors are the subject matter experts of our camp. You bring the energy and expertise to our daily programming, ensuring every child is engaged, learning, and safe. You will work as part of a collaborative team to facilitate high-quality activities, build lasting relationships with campers, and ensure that our wide array of offerings are both fun and inclusive.


Activity Areas: Sports, Group Games, Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Science 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Be a Mentor: Act as a positive role model for campers and the counselor team.
  • Facilitate Excellence: Lead and execute engaging, high-energy activities for groups of children throughout the summer with the camp provided curriculum.
  • Lead the Team: Work alongside counselors, effectively utilizing their support to manage group dynamics during activities.
  • Event Production: Assist with the planning and implementation of camp-wide special events and spirit days.
  • Support the Mission: Get in the pool to assist with instructional swim as requested.
  • Bring the Energy: Maintain a high-fun, high-impact atmosphere every day.



Qualifications:

  • Age: 18+ years of age.
  • Experience: Previous experience in teaching or facilitating science activities is highly preferred.
  • Commitment: Must be available for the full season (June 29 – August 21) and required staff orientation June 19- 12:00-7:00 PM, June 21- 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, June 28- 8:30 AM-5:00 PM  (plus one virtual half-day TBD).
  • Reliability: Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Punctuality is essential for program success.


Compensation & Contract Details:

We value transparency regarding our seasonal employment structure. Camp staff are hired on a contractual basis for the eight-week summer season. As a seasonal contractual role, compensation is structured as a fixed sum rather than an hourly wage. This total is distributed via four bi-weekly payments.

  • Contract Total: Compensation starts at $3,600 for the full summer.


Location:

Beth Jacob School

142 Broome Street

New York, New York

10002

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This Camp Activity Instructor: STEM role at amazingdowntowncamp is based in New York, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Camp Activity Instructor: STEM role at amazingdowntowncamp full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Seasonal position. It is posted as a Camp Activity Instructor: STEM role in the Activity Staff department at amazingdowntowncamp.
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When was the Camp Activity Instructor: STEM job at amazingdowntowncamp posted?
This Camp Activity Instructor: STEM position at amazingdowntowncamp was posted on May 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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