Key Camp Instructor

Summary
The position of KEY Camp Instructor assists with the implementation of the camp by developing and delivering high-quality educational experiences to campers. Camp Instructors must be available to work through the duration of camp. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday: Full Time = 8am-5pm and Part Time = 8am-12:30pm or 12:30-5pm.
Responsibilities
The Camp Instructor is responsible for developing and teaching age-appropriate, academically challenging courses to incoming seventh and eighth grade students. The Camp Instructor is responsible for providing a detailed lesson plan and supply list to the Community Education Coordinator. Lesson plans must include hands-on activities, outings, or experiences. The Camp Instructor works with camp staff to provide a high-quality camp experience while implementing the camp's safety policies and procedures and promoting an inclusive, positive environment. This position reports to the Community Education Coordinator.
Essential Duties

• Cooperate with Community Education staff to coordinate the camp program for gifted and academically-minded students.
• Provide quality educational courses that emphasize academic content and 21st century skills in an area of expertise.
• Promote campers' curiosity by incorporating hands-on and inquiry-based learning into the course.
• Provide students with opportunities to explore their talents, strengths, and academic interests through age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Submit a supply/material list to the Community Education Coordinator.
• Prepare and organize materials, labs, activities, and lectures.
• Conduct classroom setup and cleanup.
• Provide clear communication to campers about camp and classroom expectations, rules, and procedures.
• Supervise campers during class and use effective classroom management techniques.
• Promote an inclusive and positive camp environment.
• Supervise and guide classroom aide and provide timely feedback.
• Participate and assist with all camp training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and Casper College policies to ensure campers' well-being, including applicable local and state health orders.
• Know, follow, and enforce all safety guidelines.
• Know campers' dietary restrictions/allergies and ensure that campers don't have access to the restricted meals/snacks.
• Maintain necessary documentation and accurate program records, including but not limited to incident reports and class attendance.
• Ensure the proper use of all facilities at all times.
• Follow and enforce all behavioral expectations.
• Identify, solve, and report problems with scheduling, staffing, supplies, and other issues to ensure campers have a high-quality camp experience.
• Demonstrate appropriate behavior and use appropriate language at all times.
• Immediately report incidents and accidents to the Camp Nurse and the Lead Counselor, or campus security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Typical work environment is a classroom, lab setting, and/or outdoor areas.
• Must be available to work one full day before camp begins, and through the duration of the camp.
• Expected to be present at the camp opening ceremonies on Sundays for the duration of the camp.

Physical Demands

• Employee must be able to move easily across a variety of indoor and outdoor terrain and to participate in a variety of activities.
• Employee must be able to stand or sit for long periods, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use a computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• 21 years old or older
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or equivalent experience in the area of expertise - graduate students encouraged to apply
• Ability to relate to and communicate well with children
• Ability to supervise classroom aide and campers
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize assigned work and to solve complex problems
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching middle school students

To Apply

• Completed Casper College online application
• CV/Resume
• Submit Course proposal submitted HERE
• Copies of transcripts (Official transcripts required if employed)

Note to Candidates

• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check
• Full time: $1,800.00 Stipend and Lunch Monday - Thursday. Part time: $900.00 Stipend
• KEY Camp will take place June 9-21, 2024
• The selection process will be ongoing through the Spring semester until all positions are filled