Job description
HMNS has earned the reputation of Houston’s top summer enrichment experience in the Houston area. A robust catalog covering a wide range of science topics is geared toward children ages six to twelve. Summer Camp 2023 runs from May 30 to August 11 at the main campus in Hermann Park, and from May 30 to August 4 at our Sugar Land location. Virtual camps are also offered. The complete catalog is available here online.
Summer Camp Teaching Assistants work in the classrooms of the museum’s Summer Camp program and/or the Summer Scout program. Individuals in this position interact with children, organize classroom materials and projects, and generally assist teachers.
This position reports to the assigned Teaching Assistant / Pre-Service Teacher Coordinator in the Education Department.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interact and work with campers of various ages in an encouraging manner.
- Interact with camp parents in a professional and accommodating demeanor.
- Organize classroom materials and projects.
- Assist summer camp teachers.
- Communicate with children, teenagers, and adults.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Interest in teaching and education, as well as science, natural history, and related fields.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Demonstrate initiative.
- Previous participation as a Houston Museum of Natural Science volunteer is an advantage.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old by May 31, 2023.
- Must be a high school or college student.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to arrive to work on time.
- Must comply with the museum’s Health & Safety Protocols outlined in the training.
- Must comply with the museum’s COVID-19 protocols.
- Must attend a mandatory training and orientation session in May 2023.
Application Instructions:
- Online Application Form completed by applicant.
- Resume emailed to jobs@hmns.org by applicant.
- One letter of recommendation emailed by a reference to summercamp@hmns.org. A letter of recommendation must be from a teacher or supervisor who has worked with you before. Letters must not be from a relative or an HMNS employee.
After all materials are received, you may be invited to an interview.
You will be notified via email by April 14, 2023 if you have been accepted for the position or not.
No phone calls, please.
About Houston Museum of Natural Science:
The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.
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