Summer Instructor, Irvine - Northwood

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

This role requires the ability to access and use web-based tools via a personal smart device

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.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources team.

During the onboarding process, in accordance with applicable local and state requirements, you may be required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, background check(s), and state-mandated training(s). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Physical Demands

Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.

As a Summer Instructor, you’ll 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; Summer Instructors work full-time Monday - Friday (5 days per week).

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.

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world! With over 90 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

. In fact, we were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023 and 2024. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019.

Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment!