Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp dedicated to empowering young innovators to change the world! Since 2002, we’ve inspired hundreds of thousands of kids across 70+ diverse communities, becoming a leader in the Innovation Education Movement. At Galileo, innovation, purpose, and personal growth come together to create an environment where your unique talents shine, and your impact is celebrated.
We’re committed to fostering a culture that champions inclusion for all, continually innovating to ensure every voice is heard. We have been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation four times, including in 2024, and we’ve made the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list over 12 times.
Come join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment where you'll be part of something truly special!
As a Substitute Summer Instructor, you’ll provide critical support to Galileo campers and teams when camp staff are absent.
You will work throughout your region to lead hands-on design and outdoor activities, creating an inspiring, safe environment where campers explore creativity through Galileo’s curriculum. With training and team support, you'll deliver memorable learning experiences and engage fully in camp traditions. This is a seasonal role; Substitute Summer Instructors work varied schedules up to full-time.
Core Responsibilities
Lead Design Challenges and Outdoor Activities:
Facilitate Galileo’s innovative, project-based curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering, and math for groups of up to 28 campers
Create an inviting and safe learning space; prepare and manage materials for daily projects.
Teach up to three unique rotations: Innovator’s Studio, Idea Lab, and Outdoor Adventure, adapting for various age groups and abilities.
For 5th-8th grade groups, guide campers in using tools like saws, drills, and glue guns, ensuring safe, hands-on experiences.
Ensure a positive, supportive environment, manage camper behavior through restorative practices, and provide individual support based on campers' diverse needs.
Engage Fully in All Camp Activities:
Be flexible and available to work at selected camp locations with limited notice.
Work with teammates to plan, set up, and lead daily camp activities.
Supervise campers to ensure safety during all camp events, including ceremonies, snack, and lunch.
Contribute to the camp experience with active participation in songs, skits, and chants.
Bring your unique skills and energy to create a joyful camp experience.
Provide Exceptional Customer Service:
Jump in to support each camp based on the unique needs of the day!
Greet campers and families warmly, ensuring a positive, safe environment.
Assist with check-in/check-out, manage daily attendance, and communicate with families as needed.
Foster a fun, energetic atmosphere throughout the day, creating a smooth transition for campers at drop-off and pick-up.
Build Your Skills with Ongoing Training and Support!
Complete paid online training on innovation education, Galileo policies, and best practices before camp starts.
Attend two in-person setup and training days to prepare your camp and meet your team.
Continue to refine your instructional skills through feedback and training.
Work Schedule
All camps operate Monday - Friday. Staff are also required to attend two pre-camp set-up days, which may be scheduled for the Saturday & Sunday before camp opens. Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:00 p.m.
This role does not have a set schedule, as shifts are assigned based on the camp staff coverage needs throughout the summer. When possible, we will provide 24-hour notice for scheduling, but substitutes should expect to be contacted to work the same day when needed.
Pay
Your exact pay will be determined based on various factors, including work-site location and tenure. Our pay practices are guided by a commitment to equity and informed by market benchmarking and internal audits to minimize bias and ensure fairness across all roles.
Pay for this position ranges from $18 - $22 per hour, based on your work locations.
Perks
One free week of camp for your own child!
%15 Friends and Family Discount
Priority scholarship nominations
Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!
1+ years of instructional or classroom support experience in K-8 education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
Experience teaching, caring for, supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring kids required
College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred, but not required
Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork and online training prior to the start of camp
Availability to work at least three days, 8-hour shifts, each week, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp.
For consistency and camper safety, we prioritize applicants who are able to commit to working for the full duration of camp (4-8 continuous weeks, depending on the camp location).
Applicants with less than 3 continuous weeks or 12 days of availability will not be considered for this role.
Must be at least 18 years of age by May 12th, 2025
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
In accordance with local and state laws, you may be required to complete certain steps after an offer of employment has been accepted, such as a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training, and/or provide additional documentation for certain roles; this will not affect consideration of any persons’ application. On-site employees will also be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious reasons; this will not affect consideration of any persons’ application.
Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Physical Demands
Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
Typing, writing, reading
Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a distance
Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
Frequent standing sitting, walking and kneeling
Galileo Learning complies with ADA requirements and may provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team.
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