Teachers for Tech/STEM Summer Camp

Job Description

St. Charles Community College Summer Camp Instructor Position: Technology & STEM 

Are you passionate about STEM?

SCC, in conjunction with Black Rocket Productions, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as a Lead Instructor to help teach exciting classes based in Minecraft, Roblox, A.I., and Video Game Animation!

This is a perfect job for K12 certified classroom teachers with summers off who want to teach children various types of new technology. Lead Instructors are adults who are responsible for the well-being and education of the students.  A lead instructor may have either a degree/experience in education or significant experience in one of the content areas.  They must have a strong understanding of the course concepts being taught as well as any techniques and software involved.  Classroom management skills are preferred.  

Upon completion of the Black Rocket training program, instructors must demonstrate competency in the core concepts and software used.  In addition to teaching responsibilities, lead instructors are also responsible for the supervision of staff, equipment management, and enforcement of site policies.  Training begins in spring 2026.  This is a seasonal position.  Experience with technology preferred, but not required.  Training is provided.

Get paid to build your resume and have a ton of fun! Training is paid and mostly online with some on site at SCC. Each new hire will attend an online training program to learn the curriculum and the Black Rocket approach. Training begins in April 2026.

The position is Monday-Friday for the weeks of June 1st through July 27th, skipping the week of July 4th. 

• Camps run from:
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Full day)
  • 9 a.m.-12 noon (AM half day)
  • 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (PM half day)
  • Instructors should plan to be available with enough time to set-up and clean-up each day of camp, prior to campers arriving and after campers leave.

Experience and Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Experience or advanced studies in the specialized field of camp
• Experience working with children
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic communication
• Professional interpersonal and customer service communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized to submit documentation (i.e. Lesson plans, supply requests, etc.)
• Punctual, responsible and trustworthy with confidential information
• Trainings required before start date (Trainings will be offered on-site, if not already certified):
  • HR Orientation (new SCC employees only)
  • KnowBe4 Technology Safety Training
  • Summer Staff Orientation
  • CPR & Epi-pen
  • Mandated Reporter
• Must be able to handle behavioral issues when they arise

Duties of our Lead Instructors include, but are not limited to: 

• Plan, organize, implement, and lead age-appropriate activities for children in your camp.
• Read and respond to all communications from leadership via email and on Microsoft Teams regarding camps, expectations, and camper concerns
• Read and understand information and expectations about health and background/IEPs for campers in your assigned camp PRIOR to the beginning of camp
• Work with an assigned assistant (as applicable) to provide a welcoming camp for all children, including greeting parents and creating a positive environment
• Make sure all arrival /departure procedures are followed (signing in/out with ID from parents)
• Communicate effectively with staff, assistants, campers, and parents, including sharing any issues that arise, and reporting all safety and/or health issues in a timely manner to the Program Specialist and Lead Support Staff
• Take responsibility for the care and safety of the participants, monitoring campers and ensuring campers follow camp rules and work to prevent accidents.
• Work to de-escalate situations in the classroom and utilize Support Staff when additional help is needed.

Job Benefits

This is a summer seasonal position. Compensation is paid on a stipend basis for half or full day camps and is tiered based on education and experience.

Minimum stipend for a full 5-day week is $375/half day camp or $750 for a full day camp.