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

Our commitment to providing great art, science, engineering, and programming 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 very selective and always looking for excellent instructors. Take a look at our job descriptions below!

2026 STEAM Summer Camp Counselors

Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific (STEAM4Kidz, LLC) offers an extensive array of 6 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 location this year is Vieja Valley School. Camp Dates: June 15-July 24, 2026.

Positions are currently available for STEAM Camp Instructors and Assistants who have experience in ART, SCIENCE, CODING, GAMING, ENGINEERING, ROBOTICS, or RECREATION and love teaching and working with kids. Our positions are full day/full week, Monday-Friday. Some part-time recreation/aftercare positions are also available. Full-time pay is $800-$1040 per week (depending on experience and education).

To see all our camps by grade level, use the 2026 Summer Camps TAB and drop down menu on this website.

Instructor Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year of college
Experience managing/teaching groups of elementary or junior high 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:

Teaching Certification (Elementary or Jr. High)
Mechanical skills to assembly projects, kits, etc
Art or Science expertise
Digital Game and Programming skills

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 camp 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. Our camp instructors are KEY to a fun, successful and enrichment learning opportunity for young campers and require skills in leadership, organization and professionalism.

PROCEDURES to Apply:

Review our camps by using the 2026 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

Instructors for After School Enrichment K-6, 2025/26 year

Instructors needed to teach Afterschool Enrichment classes for Gr. K-6. This is a part-time afternoon position M-F between the hours of 1:30-5pm, approximately 10-15 hrs per week. STEAM4Kidz, LLC (Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific) is a small local business that provides Summer Camps and Afterschool Enrichment Classes in Art, Cooking, Engineering, Robotics, Digital Games, Coding, Sewing to local elementary schools. We provide curriculum and training to our instructors for all classes. We provide curriculum and training to our instructors for all classes.

Qualifications:

• 1-year solid experience working with groups of children ages 5-12

• Minimum of 1 year of college

• Background in EITHER Art, Cooking, Engineering, Robotics, Programing, Science, Sewing, Digital games

• Enthusiasm for teaching and working with kids

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Computer Skills: word, excel, google docs, email

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to teach 3-5 afternoons per week between the hours of 1:30-5pm.

• Must have car, cell phone, computer.

• If hired, must obtain Live Scan clearance with school districts.

Duties

• Requires car to drive to school locations and transport all necessary supplies and materials to teach class.

• Teach our curriculum in afternoon classes at specific local elementary schools. Exact time TBD.

• Provide a positive, caring and well managed classroom delivering our proprietary curriculum.

• Communicate with program director, parents, classroom teachers, and school personnel as needed.

• Communicate via email and phone promptly.

We Provide:

• All curriculum, lesson plans and materials to teach classes

• Paid training in our curriculum, and methodology

• Classroom management strategies and techniques

• Ongoing support and training

TO APPLY: Email your Resume with a Cover Letter answering these question

• What afternoons are you available between the hours of 1:30-5:00 pm?

• Which subjects are you qualified to teach: Art, Cooking, Engineering, Robotics, Digital Games, Coding, Sewing

• What are your hobbies:

• EXPLAIN your teaching experience: age of children, length of time, duties

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