STEM Program Coordinator: Job Description

Do you have a passion for education and learning? Do you love working with children and youth? Do you consider yourself a coding or robotics specialist? Then we want you to join STEM Camp as a Program Coordinator!

The Program Coordinator is enthusiastic and enjoys making sure the camp activities are running smoothly. Program Coordinators have excellent time management skills and an excellent ability to motivate people.

Applications open January 15th! We hope to see you soon!

Why Work at STEM Camp

Monday to Friday work schedule – weekends off!  

Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off

Rewards and Recognition

Career pathing – get experience in the STEM fields

Fun work environment and culture while working with children

Daytime work hours

Future Opportunities

Multiple locations to choose from; for a full list of our sites please visit our STEM Camp Locations List

A successful candidate must have an interest in a STEM field as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, teaching skills, time management and organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and English proficiency with some experience in online gaming. Knowledge of coding and robotics such as Minecraft, Scratch and Microbits and advanced computer skills is an asset. Applicants currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a Faculty of Education program are encouraged to apply.

Program Coordinators should be punctual, patient, friendly, reliable, creative, energetic, and work well independently as well as in a group.

I worked for full time for STEM Camp this past summer and it was a great experience. The hours are perfect, I loved my coworkers and loved working with all the kids. The activities were creative and the weekly themes kept up the engagement. If you like working with kids, this is a great position for you.

Many ways to learn and improve your skills. Learned how to teach STEM activities in person and virtually. Really enjoyed the work environment. Great work hours.

A great place to work with a very structured and organized day-to-day schedule. The kids were easily handled with the excellent cooperation provided amongst each of the workers. Staff made work a fun and enjoyable place to be for everyone in the environment.

I started out as a camp counsellor and made my way up to camp lead throughout my years in university. It’s a great place to work throughout the summer! If you love working with kids, enjoy stem subjects and working full time, while still having time in the evenings and weekends for yourself, this job is for you!

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Program Coordinator include but are not limited to:

Overseeing Counsellors to ensure the STEM Camp curriculum is properly implemented
Leading activities with children between the ages of 5-13 years old
Developing STEM-related activities to help fill programming (if needed)
Performing duties of a Counsellor in an emergency
Modelling appropriate behaviour and creating positive interactions
Ensuring that emergency procedures are followed by campers and staff
Engaging parents by providing appropriate and professional feedback
Assisting the Camp Coordinator with training staff at your location
Ensuring a smooth pick-up and drop-off process at the start and end of each day
Effectively communicating when parents seek assistance about camp or their children
Purchasing extra camp supplies when approved by the Management Team
Mentoring Counsellors-In-Training (CIT) at your location (if applicable)
Administrative tasks include completing camp reports, following up on absent campers, etc.
Carrying out reasonable duty requests from members of the Management Team
Attending the mandatory training period for all Program Coordinators

Note: Candidates applying for any position with STEM Camp must have a valid certificate in Standard First Aid with CPR-C from a reputable provider of first aid training as recognized by WSIB, as well as a Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector that was issued no earlier than August 22, 2024.

Successful Candidates Should Possess

Graduated from or currently enrolled in a STEM-related field or Bachelor of Education at a post-secondary institution (considered an asset, not a requirement)
Knowledge and understanding of STEM related topics
Inspirational and creative thinking skills
Customer service-oriented mindset
Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change
The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to commute to workplace location
Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized

What to Expect

Although our camp season runs in July and August, we are looking for Program Coordinators to begin training in late June 2025. This is a full-time, contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.

Hourly Wage

$19.20 per hour