Summer Camp Director
Summer Camp Director, In-Person Coding/Tech in locations in Greater Boston (full-time seasonal)
Locations: Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Boston, Milton, and Natick
Hours/Dates: Full time, approximately 8am-4:30pm M-F. Camps run 6-10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1.
Pay: $25-$30 per hour
Are you a strong leader with great interpersonal skills? Do you have a passion for coding, tech, video games, and/or digital arts? Are you looking for a fun, high-paying and fulfilling summer job? Come join us! As a Summer Camp Director with Empow Studios, you will lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies, and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities to reinforce learning and create a positive environment for all.
Imagine Yourself
- Leading and coaching a team of instructors and dozens of campers
- Coaching instructors to create an experience that maximizes learning and fun for every student
- Developing strong relationships with each camper’s caregivers and actively communicating with them about their child(ren)’s successes, challenges and recommended next steps
- Hosting weekly showcases where parents see the amazing projects their children have created
- Engaging your team and students with games and other fun bonding activities during breaks
- Making sure that your team takes advantage of Empow Studio policies and best practices
- Using a wealth of weekly quality data to pinpoint opportunities for improvement
- Leveraging Empow’s regional resources including subject matter experts and instructional trainers to ensure that your site meets or surpasses Empow’s high quality standards
Minimum Requirements
- At least 4 weeks experience as an instructor of elementary or middle school students in a camp, school, or after-school program (any subject matter)
- At least 2 seasons experience in a leadership role at a camp OR similar leadership experience that can be augmented by completing a camping administration course
- Have or be able to complete training and certification in first-aid/CPR and healthcare supervision
- Able to start Empow training in person or online in June (paid, part-time, flexible hours)
- Have reliable local transportation
- 21+ years of age
Additional Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and personal accountability in a team
- Demonstrated ability to positively impact youth and address the varied needs of students
- Experience providing any form of instructor professional development including coaching
- Experience delivering project-based learning and/or eager to learn how
- Experience in one or more of Empow’s subject areas (e.g. coding, robotics, digital design engineering, Minecraft and Roblox); eager to learn more
- Engaging communication and customer service skills; able to build, strong supportive relationships with students and caregivers; able to find solutions and remain positive during challenging moments
- Demonstrated attention to detail as are needed to comply with all regulatory guidelines
- Strong commitment to Empow Studios’ mission and culture
- BA or advanced specialty training
About Empow Studios
At Empow Studios, we educate children ages 7-15 in coding, engineering, and digital arts with a focus on fun, discovery, and building a life-long passion in STEM. We have won more awards for excellence, and offer more programs, in more locations, than any other STEM education provider in Massachusetts.
To Apply
Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply at bit.ly/EmpowDirector
Empow Studios is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of all kinds and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this exciting new opportunity. Empow Studios is an E-verify Employer.
Locations: Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Boston, Milton, and Natick
Hours/Dates: Full time, approximately 8am-4:30pm M-F. Camps run 6-10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1.
Pay: $25-$30 per hour
Are you a strong leader with great interpersonal skills? Do you have a passion for coding, tech, video games, and/or digital arts? Are you looking for a fun, high-paying and fulfilling summer job? Come join us! As a Summer Camp Director with Empow Studios, you will lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies, and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities to reinforce learning and create a positive environment for all.
Imagine Yourself
- Leading and coaching a team of instructors and dozens of campers
- Coaching instructors to create an experience that maximizes learning and fun for every student
- Developing strong relationships with each camper’s caregivers and actively communicating with them about their child(ren)’s successes, challenges and recommended next steps
- Hosting weekly showcases where parents see the amazing projects their children have created
- Engaging your team and students with games and other fun bonding activities during breaks
- Making sure that your team takes advantage of Empow Studio policies and best practices
- Using a wealth of weekly quality data to pinpoint opportunities for improvement
- Leveraging Empow’s regional resources including subject matter experts and instructional trainers to ensure that your site meets or surpasses Empow’s high quality standards
Minimum Requirements
- At least 4 weeks experience as an instructor of elementary or middle school students in a camp, school, or after-school program (any subject matter)
- At least 2 seasons experience in a leadership role at a camp OR similar leadership experience that can be augmented by completing a camping administration course
- Have or be able to complete training and certification in first-aid/CPR and healthcare supervision
- Able to start Empow training in person or online in June (paid, part-time, flexible hours)
- Have reliable local transportation
- 21+ years of age
Additional Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and personal accountability in a team
- Demonstrated ability to positively impact youth and address the varied needs of students
- Experience providing any form of instructor professional development including coaching
- Experience delivering project-based learning and/or eager to learn how
- Experience in one or more of Empow’s subject areas (e.g. coding, robotics, digital design engineering, Minecraft and Roblox); eager to learn more
- Engaging communication and customer service skills; able to build, strong supportive relationships with students and caregivers; able to find solutions and remain positive during challenging moments
- Demonstrated attention to detail as are needed to comply with all regulatory guidelines
- Strong commitment to Empow Studios’ mission and culture
- BA or advanced specialty training
About Empow Studios
At Empow Studios, we educate children ages 7-15 in coding, engineering, and digital arts with a focus on fun, discovery, and building a life-long passion in STEM. We have won more awards for excellence, and offer more programs, in more locations, than any other STEM education provider in Massachusetts.
To Apply
Now that you’ve imagined the possibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply at bit.ly/EmpowDirector
Empow Studios is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of all kinds and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this exciting new opportunity. Empow Studios is an E-verify Employer.
