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Job Description

APPLY NOW TO BECOME A ROCKETEER!

"We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!"

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual to work as an outdoor and field trip instructor with our NJ based day camps. 

Summer seasonal position (4-8 weeks)

Curriculum and materials are provided!

Learn fun science activities to bring back to your students during the school year!

Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun at camp!

Paid training!

Fishing, archaeology, geology, marine biology, and environmental science

Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

Requirements:

Ability to travel to Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ

Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred

Experience with children in a camp or educational setting

Experience with children ages 7-14

Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on activities across multiple domains

Ability to manage and organize equipment and materials, including paid prep time before and after classes

Rate: $20/hr - $25/hr

Who is Black Rocket?

Black Rocket provides unique educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct enrichment programs focus on the intersection of creativity and career exploration. Each camp emphasizes self-empowerment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving through hands-on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every student is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to enhance student learning by igniting, unleashing and enhancing these distinct talents. Start your journey inspiring kids today!

**We will only review applications submitted online. Please do not send information or submit inquiries via email or phone.

We begin recruiting for summer in January and positions are filled on a 'rolling' basis.

 

 

 

 

Required Experience

Requirements:

Ability to travel to multiple central NJ sites (one site per week), Monday-Friday

Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred

Experience with children in a camp or educational setting

Experience with children ages 7-14

Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on activities across multiple domains

Ability to manage and organize equipment and materials, including paid prep time before and after classes

Rate: $20/hr - $25/hr

Benefits: 

 

Paid training!

Potential opportunities to move into supervisory roles in future years

Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket

 

Experience and Skills

Required Experience

Ability to travel to Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ

Teaching or student teaching experience in K-12 schools strongly preferred

Experience with children in a camp or educational setting

Experience with children ages 7-14

Must be comfortable leading a group of up to 15 students independently through hands on sports activities 

Ability to manage and organize equipment and materials, including paid prep time before and after classes

Rate: $24/hr - $28/hr

Job Benefits

Paid training!

Potential opportunities to move into supervisory roles in future years

Employee discounts available for select camps run by Black Rocket