Spend your summer engaging children in the wonders of science. Pacific Science Center’s Camps for Curious Minds is looking for staff to help kids explore, experiment, and discover. Our camps feature challenging classroom science projects, hands-on science exploration, and traditional camp games and songs. If you have a passion for science, education, and experience working with children grades PreK-8, this is the perfect way to spend your summer! Our camps bring together the fun of camp with the excitement of science exploration. Your role? Help us inspire our campers and make this their best summer ever!

We are accepting applications for the following positions at all locations:
• Camps Operations Lead
• Camps Lead Teacher
• Camps Assistant Teacher
• Camps Aide

This summer we are running camps at the following locations:
• Pacific Science Center in Seattle
• Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue
• St. Thomas School in Medina
• Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School in Kirkland
• The Overlake School in Redmond
• University of Washington Bothell Campus
• Explorer West Middle School in West Seattle
• Stroum Jewish Community Center in Mercer Island
• Brighton School in Mountlake Terrace

Position Start: June 2018 through August 2018
Job Status: Full Time (40 hours per week), Temporary

Compensation: Aide-$14/hr, Assistant Teacher-$14.50/hr, Lead Teacher-$15.50/hr, Operations Lead-$16.50/hr

To Apply and Learn More: To view full job descriptions and to apply, complete our online application at: www.pacificsciencecenter.org/careers. All those considered for position are subject to a reference and background check.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Group interviews will begin in February and continue until our team is full. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Volunteer with Us:

Need more experience? We are also looking for volunteers from the ages of 14-18 to assist our campers and camp educators. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, explore career opportunities, participate in service learning, and more. We are seeking volunteers for all of our nine locations listed above. To find out more information and to apply, complete our online application at: https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/science-educators-in-training/

We are accepting applications for the following volunteer positions at all locations:
• Science Educator-in-Training (volunteer, 14 – 18 years old)
• Lead Science Educator-in-Training (volunteer, 16 – 18 years old)

Pacific Science Center is looking for flexible and positive team players with a high level of initiative, enthusiasm, and passion. We want to talk to you – apply today!

Knowledge of:
-Basic science knowledge
-Customer service best practices

Skills:
-Enjoys and expresses passion toward working with children in a youth development, camps, or education setting
-Can problem solve, utilizes decision making skills as a team or independently

Ability to:
-Work independently as needed; also able to work strongly and collaboratively within a team and with camp staff
-Multi-task; follow camp policies and procedures; prioritizes tasks
-Maintain security and follow safety procedures

All those considered for position are subject to a reference and background check.