Summer Job for Teachers – Baseball & Softball Educator ($23/hr) | Ages 5–12

Position Overview

As a Professional Educator at Mets Camps, you will teach and reinforce core baseball/softball fundamentals, lead age-appropriate skill development drills for campers ages 5–12, execute our structured Mets Camps curriculum with consistency and energy, create a safe, positive, and accountable camp environment, identify teachable moments during drills and games, and work collaboratively with Site Directors and coaching staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience teaching children ages 5–12
• Confidence demonstrating and correcting fundamental baseball or softball skills
• Strong classroom management in an outdoor setting
• Enthusiasm, structure, and accountability in leading campers
• Dependability and professionalism
• Ideal backgrounds include Elementary Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, After School Program Leaders, Health & Wellness Educators, Special Education Teachers, and Teachers who have played or coached baseball/softball at a high school level or above
• Experience with youth sports coaching

Compensation

Professional Educator Rate: $23.00/hour

To qualify for this rate, candidates must have at least 1 full school year of paid teaching experience. Provide proof of teaching certification (preferred but not required if equivalent experience proof can be provided).

Schedule & Commitment

• Monday–Friday (no weekends)
• Approximately 8-hour camp days
• 3–5 week minimum commitment preferred
• Camps run weekly from June 15 – August 21, 2026
• Reliable transportation required

Camp Locations

• Connecticut: Fairfield, Westport, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan
• New York: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bayside, Elmont, Stony Brook, Smithtown, Huntington, Rye, Pleasantville, Mamaroneck, Hartsdale
• New Jersey: West Windsor, North Caldwell, Millburn