The Cathedral School STEAM Camp welcomes rising Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Campers are immersed in hands-on projects focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Our STEAM Camp sparks creativity, inspires collaboration, and promotes critical thinking and perseverance through maker-centered learning. 

The STEAM Camp Physical Activities Teacher will be employed for four weeks at the Cathedral School STEAM Camp. The Teacher leads camp indoor/outdoor games and activities to ensure that children have a fun, well-rounded experience. 

Background and Required Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of lead teaching experience and demonstrate familiarity with a range of structured outdoor games and activities appropriate for camp 
• Possesses good leadership abilities, management and organizational skills 
• Ability to create a fun, positive, encouraging class environment
• Ensures the safety and well-being of each child
• CPR/First Aid Training preferrable

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, prepare, set up, and break down activities daily, including the Aqua Zone
• Meets and instructs the campers at the designated time
• Supervise campers during outdoor activities and non-instructional time, which may include lunch, recess, and extended day periods
• Mentor and guide STEAM camp counselors, ensuring that they embrace and model all camp mission, policies, and guidelines
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead activities  and effectively create an inclusive and fun environment
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Camp Dates and Hours

• Camp dates are from July 3, 2023 - July 28, 2023 (closed on Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023)
• Camp teaching hours are from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Camp hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm split between morning and afternoon shifts.

Compensation

• Salary starts at $35 per hour. 

About The Cathedral School

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent, Episcopal, K-8 day school for girls and boys of all faiths. The School is committed to a rigorous academic program that integrates the arts, athletics, and leadership development. Located on New York City’s Upper West Side on the 11.5-acre Close of the Cathedral, the School offers a unique setting for the celebration of the many traditions shared by its families. The School prides itself in being a diverse community in partnership with families who take an active role in their children’s intellectual, ethical, social, and emotional growth. The Cathedral School offers a stimulating environment in which each child can become an articulate, confident, and responsible citizen of the world. Continuing a century-old relationship, the School draws upon the Cathedral’s vast resources and provides its children’s choir.

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