Summer Instructor, Palo Alto
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionGalileo is a nationally recognized summer day
camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the
world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of
thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the
Innovation Education Movement. We also partner directly with
schools and districts through our "Galileo X" program to provide
expanded learning opportunities to students in under-resourced
schools.Here, innovation, purpose, and personal development
converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and
your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate
to sustain . We were named one of the . We have also been on the
Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were
named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100
Real Impact Company in 2019.Job DescriptionSummer Instructors bring
to life Galileo's curriculum, teaching a different theme each week,
thoughtfully created by our year-round curriculum design team. We
believe that our approach to learning isn't merely a philosophy-it
is a tool that will help shape the worldview of future innovators.
This role is seasonal full-time, working Monday - Friday. YOU
WILL
- Facilitate design challenges and outdoor activities for camper
groups of up to 28 kids at a time, using Galileo's innovative
project-based curriculum:
- Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment within
your learning space. Prepare your learning space and manage
supplies for projects daily.
- Facilitate Galileo Curriculum as designed for up to three
unique rotations: Innovator's Studio, Idea Lab, and Outdoor
Adventure.
- Teach campers across diverse age groups, ability levels and
support needs.
- Depending on the size of your camp, you may specialize with one
age group or teach multiple age groups (one age group per
rotation).
- Instructors for 5th-8th grade campers, will use and supervise
campers with various building tools (5th - 8th grade curriculum
includes the use of tools such as saws, electric drills, hot glue
guns, etc.)
- Provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family and
guardian at all times:
- Champion a restorative justice approach to camper behavior
management and work with camp leadership to support each campers'
needs.
- Enthusiastically greet all campers and guardians, ensuring a
safe and welcoming environment for all.
- Support check-in/check-out to ensure efficiency and accurate
daily attendance. Communicate with families as needed about their
camper's experience.
- Help campers maintain positive energy and excitement throughout
the day and ensure a safe hand-off to guardians.
- Enthusiastically and collaboratively participate in all camp
activities:
- Collaborate with your teammates to plan, set up, and run daily
activities.
- Supervise and lead campers to ensure safety at all times during
ceremonies, all-camp activities, snack and lunch.
- Promote a positive camp experience at all times with your
energy and camp spirit.
- Actively participate in camp chants, songs and perform skits in
opening and closing ceremonies.
- Seek out opportunities to lend your skills and experience to
spark joy at camp.
- Receive ongoing coaching to grow your instruction and
operations experience:
- Receive paid online training before camp begins to introduce
you to the innovation education movement, the Galileo Innovation
Approach, and company policies and best practices.
- Attend 2 in-person days of paid training where you will meet
your team, set up camp, and participate in training.
- Further develop your classroom management and instructional
skills under the guidance of camp leadership through frequent
feedback and supplemental training throughout the summer. PAY AND
PERKS
- Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of
factors, including geography, work-site location and tenure.
- One free week of camp for your own child!
- $50 Friends and Family Discount
- Priority scholarship nominations
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000
inspiring changemakers! Qualifications
- 1+ years experience working with groups of children, such as
assisting in a classroom environment, group childcare, tutoring,
coaching and/or mentoring kids, after-school program experience,
etc.
- College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred,
but not required
- Work experience in a school or childcare setting is a plus, but
not required.
- Availability to work 4-6 hours shifts daily, Monday - Friday,
for the duration of camp.
- For consistency and camper safety, we prioritize applicants who
are able to commit to working for the full duration of camp (4-8
continuous weeks, depending on the camp location).
- Applicants with less than 4 continuous weeks of availability
will not be considered for this role.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not
required
- Must be at least 18 years of age by May 6, 2024
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of
urgency and enthusiasm.
- Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background
checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding
paperwork, and online training prior to the start of camp. At
Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers who bring many different
experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage
members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse
backgrounds to apply. Additionally, research shows that while men
apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements,
women and other underrepresented people tend to apply only when
they match all criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be
successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.Additional
InformationSCHEDULEAll camps operate Monday - Friday. Staff are
also required to attend two pre-camp set-up days, which vary by
site and may be scheduled between Thursday - Sunday before camp
opens. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early
as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:00 p.m.Camp set-up dates, start
dates and duration vary by location - find your location on our
page to view site-specific dates. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a
distance
- Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and
operate equipment
- Frequent sitting
- Standing, walking, kneelingGalileo Learning complies with ADA
requirements and may provide reasonable accommodations that allow
qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job.
To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that our job descriptions are a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and
duties.In accordance with local and state laws, you may be required
to complete certain steps after an offer of employment has been
accepted, such as a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check
and mandated reporter training, and/or provide additional
documentation for certain roles; this will not affect consideration
of any persons' application.Galileo Learning is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of
any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION During your
onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB)
screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training
(California only). More details will be provided during your
onboarding process. COVID-19 All on-site employees will be required
to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for
medical, disability, or religious reasons. Vaccination status will
be confirmed only after an offer of employment has been accepted
and will not affect consideration of any persons' application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and
provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation
that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential
functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our
People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are
only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an
exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities,
tasks, and duties
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Mountain View , Summer Instructor, Palo Alto, Education / Teaching , Palo Alto, California
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