"Youth STEAM Camp Instructor - Casual - Oakton College"

Job Description

The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative instructor(s) for the 2026 summer camp season. We are looking for instructor(s) to develop and teach hands-on STEAM curriculum that is fun, yet rigorous and academically challenging for ages 8-14. We are interested in all STEAM programs and career pathways: Science, Health services, Technology, Engineering

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Development of curriculum and preparation of course presentations and instructional materials
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and at scheduled times
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of final grades

Job Requirements:

• Must have a college degree and significant experience with classroom management
• Must have demonstrated experience using technology in teaching, training, or tutoring of youth
• Must have demonstrated experience with the subject matter
• Must have experience developing rigorous hands-on learning
• Must have the ability to engage diverse learners ages 8-14 years old

Additional Information:

Location: Oakton College Skokie and Des Plaines Campuses

Camp Schedule:

• Morning Sessions 9am -12pm; Afternoon sessions 1-4pm
• 6/8-6/11
• 6/15-6/18
• 6/23-6/25 (3-day camp due to holiday)
• 6/29-7/2
• 7/13-7/16
• 7/01-7/23
• 7/27-7/30
• 8/3-8/6

Salary: $50 per hour

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity.