Camp Teaching Assistant

The San Diego Natural History Museum is looking to hire 2 summer Camp Teaching Assistants(CTA) to assist in providing dynamic mission driven educational summer programming for grades 1-8 using an interactive, engaging, inquiry-based learning style. This will be a seasonal summer position from May 23 through August 15, 2025. 

Primary Functions and Major Responsibilities:

The Camp Teaching Assistant will assist the camp instructor and ensure quality experience for both our camp aides and participating campers.  

 Responsibilities include:

• Primary focus will be to assist the camp instructor. CTA should expect to facilitate and participate in a wide variety of activities. Deliver fun and educational programs to our campers.
• Assist in the mentorship and leadership of youth volunteers (camp aides).
• Preparation, set-up and clean-up of camp supplies, equipment and classrooms.
• Create a positive and welcoming environment for campers and their families.
• Assist at drop-off, pick-up and lunch times.
• Inspire campers in a positive and engaging manner.
• Establish and maintain a professional rapport with camp and Museum staff.
• Represent oneself and the Museum in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ensure the highest level of safety both physically and emotionally.
• Follow Museum policy and procedure.
• Opportunities to teach and lead lessons and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have one year college experience or one year work experience out of high school.
• Knowledge of the San Diego Natural History Museum (or willingness to learn).
• Knowledge of the natural world and/or camp subject (or willingness to learn).
• Prior experience working with children in a camp or classroom environment.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Demonstrated handling of oneself in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of current MS Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work individually and in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to climb stairs, stand upwards for several hours at a time, lift up to 30 pounds frequently, work and/or type at a desk for several hours at a time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to attend scheduled orientations, trainings and meetings.
• Please let us know about any special certifications, skills or interests. For example; inclusion and special needs, bilingual, iNaturalist, CPR/First Aid, theater or performance background, etc.

Time Commitment: Approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Camps run for eight weeks from June 9 through August 8, 2025. This commitment includes additional days for orientation, training, and camp wrap-up.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour. 

Employees enjoy free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.