Science Programs Lead Instructor
Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.
Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role running our chemistry, physics, and experiment-based science programs? At Cub Creek Science Camp, you won't just learn about STEM education—you'll bring experiments to life in our science labs and kitchen spaces while mentoring youth in a vibrant outdoor community!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY and begin building real-world STEM education and leadership experience for your resume!
Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!
2027 Dates
Lead Instructor Training: May 20-21 (2 days)
Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)
What You’ll Do
As the Science Programs Lead Instructor, you will manage program areas and facilitate hands-on science activities for campers, including core classes, early-bird activities, and night-owl events:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction across assigned science activities, including chemistry, physics, engineering, crime science, and culinary science.
- Manage the care, upkeep, cleanliness, and supply maintenance of assigned science program areas.
- Coordinate with the special events coordinators to schedule and facilitate science-focused early-bird and night-owl activities.
- Manage camper behavior to ensure all campers actively, safely, and positively participate.
- Enforce safety protocols across all experiments and activities while ensuring camper and staff health compliance.
- Lead camp activities, songs, and games while serving as a positive role model in hygiene, interpersonal interactions, and camp culture.
What You’ll Gain (Resume-Building Transferable Skills)
- STEM & Applied Science Instruction: Direct experience designing, managing, and facilitating interactive experiments in chemistry, physics, and forensic science.
- Behavioral Guidance & Youth Mentorship: Proven ability to manage camper dynamics, foster curiosity, and apply positive behavior management techniques.
- Event Coordination & Program Delivery: Real-world experience scheduling, organizing, and delivering specialized STEM activities and camp-wide events.
- Risk Management & Laboratory Operations: Expertise in enforcing lab safety standards, managing chemical/materials inventory, and maintaining safe program areas.
What We'll Provide
- Competitive Pay: Starting salary of $4,500 for the 11-week summer season.
- All-Inclusive Living: Full room, board, meals, and laundry services provided on-site for the duration of the contract—save on summer expenses!
- Camp Store Credit: Includes an additional $100 credit for snacks, gear, and supplies.
- Professional Certifications: Opportunities for additional leadership training and certifications for qualified candidates, such as lifeguarding.
- Schedule: Position requires availability on-site 7 days a week (including weekends) for the contract period. To support rest and work-life balance, staff receive two 1-hour breaks each day and 1 scheduled day off every week.
What We’re Looking For
- Completed at least 1 year of college education; specialization in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, STEM Education, Engineering, or related fields is desirable.
- Strong passion for science, animals, outdoor learning, and childhood development.
- Self-motivated individual able to work independently on assigned goals with minimal supervision.
- Strong core competencies in constructive communication, empathy, risk awareness, and teamwork.
- Desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to put campers' safety and needs first.
How You'll Get Started
CLICK HERE TO APPLY and begin building real-world STEM education and leadership experience for your resume!
Or visit our website to learn more about working at camp before completing an application https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/