StarPoint Summer Camp Cabin Intern - SU 24

Description

The StarPoint Summer Camp Cabin Intern will research, plan, and create three assessment lessons that they will lead for their assigned cabin. To assist with this project, they will receive training in camp procedures/expectations, how to write a lesson plan, and how to include embedded assessments. They will also have a chance to hone their skills through planning and implementing an activity for open house and through daily active play activities that they will create and lead for the campers.

*Special consideration is given to those studying/experience in Elementary Education or related field.

Responsibilities

•  Internship Duties

  • Assist the camp teacher in one of the three cabins (ages 6-7, ages 8-10, and ages 11-12) with implementing daily camp lessons, projects, museum visits, library visits, field trips, and classroom management.
  • Assist with the evaluation efforts for StarPoint. This could include interviewing campers, monitoring progress on projects, and entering data.
  • Serve as a chaperone for camp field trips.
  • Assist with preparing the end-of-camp celebration and slide show including taking photos during camp.
  • Assist with StarPoint Open House (after 2^nd training day the week before camp) and the end-of-camp celebration (after the last day of camp).
  • Support the Kids Science Camp that will take place the week after StarPoint Summer Camp by assisting with the lessons, museum visits, and classroom management that will be held for children of employees at a local company.
  • Build a training manual for the internship that will be referenced by future StarPoint Summer Camp Cabin Interns.
  • Observe other departments and museum positions to learn more about the museum’s operations.
  • Assist with the evaluation of the StarPoint Summer Camp by typing up and sorting camper feedback from the Paper Chains evaluation activity.
  • Assist with other department projects and/or events as needed.

Qualifications

• Internship Requirements

  • Have completed at least one year of college.
  • Have experience working with elementary-age children.
  • Have an academic background in education, museum studies, or a related field.
  • Have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Have good customer service skills.
  • Have excellent organizational and research skills.
  • Have the ability to multi-task
  • Exhibit professional behavior and responsible work ethic
  • Have web researching skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Be available for two full-day training sessions the week before camp.
  • Be available full-time for all of the camp weeks –June 17-July 12, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Be available for StarPoint Open House (after 2^nd training day the week before camp) and the end of camp celebration (after the last day of camp).
  • Be available full-time for Kids Science Camp the week after camp.