Galileo Learning

Substitute Summer Instructor, Chicago

Chicago, IL, United States · Full-time

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About the role

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world!
Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated.
We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Assist with check-in/check-out, manage daily attendance, and communicate with families as needed.
As a Substitute Summer Instructor, you'll provide critical support to Galileo campers and teams when staff are absent.
You will work throughout your region to lead hands-on design and outdoor activities, creating an inspiring, safe environment where campers explore creativity through Galileo's curriculum.

Contribute to the camp experience with active participation in songs, skits, and chants.

For 5th-8th grade groups, guide campers in using tools like saws, drills, and glue guns, ensuring safe, hands-on experiences.
Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts.
Continue to refine your instructional skills through feedback and training from camp leadership.
Pay rate $xx
15% Friends and Family Discount
Priority scholarship nominations
Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!
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.
Experience teaching, caring for, supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring kids required

With over 90 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.
With training and team support, you'll deliver memorable learning experiences and engage fully in camp traditions.
This role does not have a set schedule, as shifts are assigned based on the camp staff coverage needs throughout the summer.
Create an inviting and safe learning space; prepare and manage materials for daily projects.

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.

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