Summer Instructor, Glenview

About the role

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that empowers young innovators to change the world. As a Summer Instructor, you'll lead hands-on design and outdoor activities, creating an inspiring, safe environment where campers explore creativity through Galileo’s curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Challenges and Outdoor Activities:
• Facilitate Galileo’s innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math for groups of up to 28 campers
• Create an inviting and safe learning space; prepare and manage materials for daily projects
• Teach up to three unique rotations: Innovator’s Studio, Idea Lab, and Outdoor Adventure, adapting for various age groups and abilities
• For 5th-8th grade groups, guide campers in using tools like saws, drills, and glue guns, ensuring safe, hands-on experiences
• Ensure a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers' diverse needs
• Engage Fully in All Camp Activities:
• Work with teammates to plan, set up, and lead daily camp activities
• Supervise campers to ensure safety during all camp events, including ceremonies, snack, and lunch
• Contribute to the camp experience with active participation in songs, skits, and chants
• Bring your unique skills and energy to create a joyful camp experience
• Provide Exceptional Customer Service:
• Greet campers and families warmly, ensuring a positive, safe environment
• Assist with check-in/check-out, manage daily attendance, and communicate with families as needed
• Foster a fun, energetic atmosphere throughout the day, creating a smooth transition for campers at drop-off and pick-up

Qualifications

• 1+ years of instructional or classroom support experience in K-8 education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
• Experience teaching, caring for, supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring kids required
• College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred, but not required
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
• This role requires the ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal smart device
• Able to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork and online training prior to the start of camp
• Availability to work up to 8-hour shifts daily, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp
• Must be at least 18 years of age by May 1st, 2026

PAY & PERKS

• Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure
• - Pay for this position is $16.73 for new (first-year) camp staff
• - Returning (alumni) staff pay ranges from $16.98 to $17.73 per hour, determined based on years worked with Galileo Camps
• - 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!

Schedule

• All camps operate Monday - Friday
• Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:30 p.m.
• Staff must complete online training and attend two pre-camp set-up days before camp opens
• Set-up days may be scheduled on weekends
• Camp set-up dates, start dates, and duration vary by location - find your location on our Camp Finder page to view site-specific dates

Additional Information

• Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties
• We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job
• To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources team
• During the onboarding process, in accordance with applicable local and state requirements, you may be required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, background check(s), and state-mandated training(s)
• This employer participates in E-Verify
• Physical Demands
• Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs
• Typing, writing, reading
• Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a distance
• Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
• Frequent standing sitting, walking and kneeling

Equal Opportunity Employer

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.