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Why Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific (STEAM4Kidz, LLC)?

Our commitment to providing great art, science, engineering, and technology enrichment opportunities for children ages 5-15, can only be met by recruiting the best employees. As a member of our company, you will become a part of the Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific family. Our mission is to create an environment that teaches and nurtures the children under our care. We believe that all children love to learn and that our staff can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment! The bottom line is that our camps and classes are only as good as our instructors. We are extremely selective and we are always looking for the top talent. Do you have what it takes? If so, take a look at some at our job descriptions below!

2025 STEAM Summer Camp Counselors – CURRENT OPENINGS Camps!

Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific (STEAM4Kidz, LLC) offers an extensive array of 9 weeks of full day STEAM Summer Camps (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and provides an exciting and safe atmosphere for kids grades K-8th.
Camp Dates: June 16th – August 15th, 2025.

Positions are currently available for STEAM Camp Counselors/Instructors who have experience in ART, SCIENCE, CODING, GAMING, ENGINEERING, ROBOTICS, or RECREATION and love teaching and working with kids. Our full time positions are 8am-5pm. All positions are Monday-Friday and require applicant to work a minimum of 4 weeks, but preferable all weeks. Some part-time positions may be available as well. Pay is $800-$1000 per week full time (depending on experience and education).

To see all our camps by grade level, use the 2025 Summer Camps TAB and drop down menu on this website.

Instructor Requirements:

At least 1 year of college and COVID vaccinated.
Experience managing/teaching groups of elementary or junior high students (not college students).
Can follow directions and problem solve. (i.e: submit cover letter as requested).
Punctual, organized, and HIGH Energy.
Loves working with kids, enthusiastic, patient and directive with campers, adheres to safety standards.
Strong communication skills and Team player
Must have car for reliable transportation.

Applicant MUST LIVE in the Santa Barbara area (Goleta, SB, Montecito, Carpinteria), due to road construction in and out of Santa Barbara. You will NOT be selected for an interview if your resume or cover letter does not indicate you live locally.

Other Desirable Skills or Certification:

Mechanical skills to assembly projects, kits, etc
Digital Game and Technology skills
Ceramics expertise
Elementary or Jr. High Teaching Certification

STEAM Camp Training and Structure:

We provide paid training in our curriculum, methodology, and classroom management prior to start of camps and train our staff extensively. All curriculum and supplies are provided. Our camp programs are well organized and easy to follow. The day is planned, structured & busy! We have 2 project activity times in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. There is an outdoor lunch play time as well as morning and afternoon recess that counselors supervise. Our instructors are KEY to a fun, successful and enrichment learning opportunity for our campers and require skills in leadership, organization and professionalism.

PROCEDURES to Apply:

Review our camps by using the 2025 Summer Camps TAB and drop down menu on this website.
Prepare Cover Letter: 1) Describe your skills that match our requirements and specific your direct experience working with elementary-junior high students, 2) Identify the weeks you are available to work and camps you interested in teaching,
Ensure your RESUME is up to date.
Submit both RESUME and COVER LETTER to: ozwicke@terrificscientific.org

After School Instructors 2025/26 year
We provide STEAM after school classes and camps for Kindergarten-6th grade students. Our After School Instructor positions are flexible and can be 6-15 hours per week, M-F afternoons: teaching up to 10 classes per week or just one or two afternoons per week . Schedule is 2:00-4:30pm. Classes are held at various school locations. REQUIRES car, cell phone, computer, and printer.

This position REQUIRES a person who can manage a classroom of 12-14 students and who can teach either visual ARTS or Engineering/Robotics with Lego based materials, coding and digital games. We’re looking for a qualified, experienced professional who enjoys working with children and who values patience, understanding and clear communication. We will train in our Art and Engineering based curriculum, and methodology.

Applicant must have at least one year of college in relevant field, be energetic, enthusiastic and organized.
Must be COVID vaccinated.

Responsibilities:

Teach children in afterschool enrichment classes
Engage with children and communicate with parents about the class.
Help children solve problems.
Help children develop their creativity and imagination.
Provide a loving, caring and well managed classroom.

REVIEW our websites: www.TerrificScientific.org and www.ArtExplorersSantaBarbara.com

Please REPLY to this ad by sending RESUME and COVER LETTER. In your cover letter, state your experience teaching groups of children and time period.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour