The Cathedral School STEAM Camp welcomes rising Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Campers are immersed in hands-on projects focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Our STEAM Camp sparks creativity, inspires collaboration, and promotes critical thinking and perseverance through maker-centered learning. 

The STEAM Camp Teacher will be employed for four weeks at the Cathedral School STEAM Camp. S/he delivers STEAM Camp curriculum to ensure that campers are receiving relevant, stimulating and enriching experiences. 

Background and Required Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of lead classroom teaching experience and demonstrate familiarity with STEAM/maker curriculum  
• Possesses good leadership abilities, management and organizational skills 
• Ability to create a positive, encouraging classroom environment. Ensures the safety and well-being of each child
• CPR/First Aid Training preferrable

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and teach STEAM camp curriculum with the ability to adjust and adapt lessons to meet the needs of the students
• Supervise campers during snack, lunch and recess 
• Mentor and guide STEAM camp counselors, ensuring that they embrace and model all camp mission, policies, and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues and the Camp Director
• Contribute to weekly camp newsletters, highlighting top projects and activities 
• Communicates with parents in a professional, effective, and timely manner to promote the success of the child and confidence in the program.
• Participate on TBD dates for camp preparation and orientation 

Camp Dates and Hours

• Camp dates are from July 3, 2023 - July 28, 2023 (closed on Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023)
• Camp teaching hours are from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Camp hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm split between morning and afternoon shifts.

Compensation

• Salary starts at $35 per hour. 

About The Cathedral School

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent, Episcopal, K-8 day school for girls and boys of all faiths. The School is committed to a rigorous academic program that integrates the arts, athletics, and leadership development. Located on New York City’s Upper West Side on the 11.5-acre Close of the Cathedral, the School offers a unique setting for the celebration of the many traditions shared by its families. The School prides itself in being a diverse community in partnership with families who take an active role in their children’s intellectual, ethical, social, and emotional growth. The Cathedral School offers a stimulating environment in which each child can become an articulate, confident, and responsible citizen of the world. Continuing a century-old relationship, the School draws upon the Cathedral’s vast resources and provides its children’s choir.

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