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About Us

Engineering for Kids is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to join our talented 2024 Summer Camp team! We are hiring STEM Summer Camp Leaders and Camp Assistants who are excited to share in this fun (and educational!) camp experience with children ages 5-12.

EFK has been delivering interactive, hands-on STEM classes and camps for ages 5-12 in Victoria since 2016. We strongly believe that children learn best when they're having fun and it's just as important for our instructors to have fun as well!

This posting is for the Camp Assistant position. The posting for the Camp Leader position can be found here.

This is a temporary, full-time position, with an opportunity to extend into the fall on a part-time basis. Camps take place July through August, with training set to start in June.

Our exciting 2024 summer programming includes technology and hands-on engineering camps at the Junior (ages 5-7.5) and Apprentice (ages 8-12) levels. Curriculums include: Minecraft, LEGO EV3 Robotics, Jr. LEGO Civil Engineering, Jr. Pirate Academy, Jr. Travel the World, Jr. Maker Space, Dungeons & Dragons, and The Art of Engineering! Learn more.

Position Overview

You will work under the guidance of two Camp Leaders to deliver curriculum, support campers, and contribute to a fun, safe, and inclusive camp environment. We encourage you to bring your own ideas, passions, and expertise to the job! The kids love it as well!

Training: Mandatory training will be held in June

Camp Dates: July 3 - August 30

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:45am - 4:15pm. You will have some scheduled weeks off.

Locations: Various recreation centres in Victoria, Sidney, and West Shore. We will do our best to assign you to 1-2 locations at the most.

Wage: $18.10 ($17.40 plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay)

Perks and Benefits:

Paid hands-on training
Team teaching environment with 2-3 instructors for camp sizes of 16-20
Opportunity to continue part-time after summer
An awesome team of people to work with!

Plus, we provide everything you need to successfully assist camps, including supplies, equipment, and foundational curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist Camp Leaders with day-to-day camp operations
Lead warm-up activities, lunchtime games, and transition games
Encourage, support, and engage with campers
Create and maintain a fun, safe, and inclusive environment
Follow policies surrounding dress code, safety, and inclusivity
Apply feedback from Camp Leaders and the EFK Admin team
Demonstrate initiative by seeking additional Engineering For Kids training and further education
Be professional, courteous, and approachable to students, parents, and staff
Be a positive role model - the children look up to you!

Qualifications

Experience:

Customer service (any preferred)
Working with children ages 5-12 (any preferred)

Skills:

Comfortable working with children ages 5-12
Proactive and initiative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think on your feet and find solutions to everyday camp issues or challenges
Ability to engage children through hands-on learning
Ability to receive constructive feedback
Able to be standing and walking for most of the day

Interests:

Teaching
Engineering
Robotics
Coding
LEGO
Minecraft
Dungeons & Dragons

Some positions are funded by Canada Summer Jobs Grants. Let us know if you qualify:

Between 15 and 30 years of age
A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Required Certifications (or willing to obtain)

Current Emergency First-Aid and CPR C Certificate
Clean Police Information Check (PIC) with vulnerable sector screening, obtained within the last 4 months

To apply for this position directly, please fill out this Google Form.

Compensation: $18.10 per hour

Engineering for Kids is a proud member of the LaunchLife family of companies. We are a Tech Educational franchise that delivers unique and engaging learning programs in the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It is our mission to ensure that students receive the hands-on, imaginative experiences they need to open their minds to new skills and bright futures. We inspire the Next Generation of Engineers by delivering STEM learning through fun atmospheres.

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