STEAM Youth Camp Assistant

About the role

The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative assistants for the 2025 summer camp season. Camp Assistants will support instructors and students, assist with hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects, and supervise campers ages 8-14.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Assist with classroom setup (e.g., loading computer programs, setting up laptops, organizing supplies)
• Assist the instructor with students: answering questions, helping with projects
• Provide and oversee activities, escort students to classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria and supervise during lunch and breaks
• Facilitate student pickup and drop off
• Other duties as assigned

Subject Matter

Include: Various STEAM topics, hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old by June 5th
• Must be punctual, prepared, dependable and responsible
• Must be a team player, contributing to the success of program
• Have the ability to work with and show patience with youth participants ages 8-14
• Previous experience working with youth preferred
• Experience with technology helpful, but not required

Additional Information

• Camp Schedule: Spring 2026 Days: Monday-Friday Dates: Monday 3/23-3/27 Times: 8:15am -12:15pm
• Summer 2026 Days: Monday-Thursday Time: 8:30pm-4:15pm (4-day week 29 Hours per week; 3-day week 21.75 hours per week)
• Dates/Weeks: Skokie Campus 6/8-6/116/15-6/186/23-6/25 (Tuesday-Thursday 3-day week)6/30-7/27/6-7/9 NO CAMP Dates/Weeks: Des Plaines Campus 7/13-7/167/20-7/237/27-7/308/3-8/6
• Schedule: 16 per hour

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.

Equal Opportunity Employer