Substitute Summer Instructor, Chicago

Job Description
Substitutes fill in for absences lasting a day, a week, and sometimes longer, and are scheduled to work only when regular staff members are absent. You may be scheduled for work in advance, but often will be called upon for same day and next day work. The Substitute Instructor role is the perfect opportunity for those inspired by the idea of a Galileo summer, and who are open to or require a more flexible summer commitment. 
 
YOU WILL
 
Travel to multiple sites within a geographic region, providing support in whatever way most benefits the specific camp team with whom you work on any assigned day:Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment within your learning space of camper groups of up to 28 kids at a time.
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.)
Report to the Staff Coverage Team and be responsible for updating your schedule weekly:Attend all scheduled shifts within the availability you provide
Frequently check Coverage Team communication channels and read and respond to outreach and updates
Deliver feedback and questions about your work experience to the Staff Coverage Team in real-time
 
Provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family and guardian at all times:Champion our restorative justice approach to camper behavior management and work with camp leadership to support each camper’s needs.
Enthusiastically greet all campers and guardians, ensuring a safe and welcoming process 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.
Receive professional development and 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.
COMPENSATION AND PERKS
Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure:Pay for this position is $18.34-$19.80 based on location
One free week of camp for your own child!
%15 Friends and Family Discount
Priority scholarship nominations
Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!