Camp Twelve Trails STEM Specialist (Discover Specialist)

Principal Responsibilities:

CAMP OVERVIEW
Camp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated in everything we do, with the hope that it encourages our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Activity Specialists develop and implement educationally-rich, experiential programming at camp. As a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Specialist, you will run informative, fun, and energetic sessions for children at camp. This position will primarily work with campers in grades K-2 and occasionally grades 3-6. Activities should provide hands on learning for campers.
DUTIES PRE CAMP

• Work together with our program partners on curriculum development and program design.
• Help in developing scope and sequence for neighborhood curriculum, and personalize, scale and implement lesson plans.
• Participate in training and collaborative lesson planning.
• Produce and deliver lesson plans.

DUTIES DURING CAMP

• Facilitate STEM lesson plans for grades K-2
• Put together lesson plans that are age appropriate and engaging
• Assist in daily maintenance and clean-up of activity area
• Advise the Neighborhood Coordinator on equipment and supply needs.
• Create and maintain a learning environment for campers.
• Collaborate with other specialists and Neighborhood Coordinators.
• Participate and help plan camp-wide special events.
• Assist with post camp clean up and shut down of all program spaces.
• Perform any other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

STATUS:

• Seasonal
• Mondays through Fridays, June 29 - August 14, 2026, including 40-45 hours of staff training in May and June

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm during the summer

Salary Range: $4200 - $5500 (Salary will be commensurate with education level and professional experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) education practices with elementary age children
• Experience with curriculum development
• Experience with teaching children, specifically in the area of tech and science.
• Excel at working collaboratively with others
• Sensitivity of and commitment to diversity and inclusion

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Salary:

Under $25,000


Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.