The role involves facilitating coding lessons using languages similar to Scratch and coaching students to create inventions using Arduino circuit boards and proprietary robots. Counselors must also encourage a positive learning atmosphere, reinforce core values, and maintain safety and supervision for all campers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with 8-12-year-old children and possess a passion for teaching coding and STEM subjects. Applicants should be enthusiastic, energetic, solution-oriented, and capable of acting as empathetic role models.
Join NORY, the premier STEM camp provider in NYC and Boston, where we shape the future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers. With over 4,000 campers annually across 10+ locations, our camps offer a magical and transformative experience akin to the Disney World of STEM education. Discover more about our mission and vibrant camp atmosphere: Instagram: bit.ly/noryi LinkedIn: bit.ly/norylink Summer Camp Video: bit.ly/noryvideo1
We’re Seeking a Rockstar Coding Counselor NORY is looking for talented Coding Counselors to inspire and guide our 8-12-year-olds through exciting coding and hands-on engineering projects while also teaching other engaging activities.
In this role, you'll facilitate lessons using coding languages similar to Scratch, coach students to create inventions with Arduino circuit boards, sensors, and proprietary robots, and foster a positive environment where curiosity thrives.
As part of our empathetic, growth-driven educator team, you’ll motivate campers to explore, invent, and build lifelong skills.
Whether you’re teaching coding, leading activities, or mentoring, you’ll create meaningful memories and serve as a role model for resilience, empathy, and innovation.
Dive into a role that’s more than just a job-it’s your chance to make a lasting impact with NORY!
Why Working as a Camp Counselor Rocks
NORY
Certification: Elevate your resume with our recognized STEM training program. Being NORY-certified offers a competitive edge in your future career pursuits in NYC’s educational landscape.
Personal and
Professional
Development: Benefit from the dedicated support from our educational team and camp leaders, who provide constructive coaching and positive reinforcement to foster both your personal and professional growth.
Rapid
Advancement
Opportunities: Our professional development pipeline is designed to quickly enhance your leadership skills and help you reach your full potential.
Memorable
Experiences: At NORY, we’re passionate about creating joyful and lasting memories for both our campers and staff. Join us for a summer filled with fun, learning, and impactful experiences
Holiday Coding Counselor Responsibilities
Facilitate
Benefits
Rapid Advancement Opportunities
Nory Certification
Personal And Professional Development
Coding
Lessons: Use languages similar to Scratch to guide students in programming.
Coach
Inventions: Guide students to create meaningful inventions with Arduino circuit boards, sensors, and proprietary robots, etc.
Encourage a
Positive
Environment: Promote a positive learning atmosphere and reinforce NORY’s core values of resilience, inquisitiveness, and empathy.
Safety and
Supervision: Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all campers, adhering to camp safety guidelines.
Activity
Coordination: Help organize and lead camp activities, ensuring each day is dynamic and enriching for every camper.
Holiday Coding Counselor Qualifications
Experience with
Children: You have 1+ year of experience working with 8-12-year-old children, fostering their curiosity and creativity.
Enthusiastic and
Eager to
Learn: You love learning new technologies and skills, especially related to coding and STEM education.
Positive and
Solution-Oriented: You maintain a positive outlook, always seeking solutions and welcoming constructive feedback to foster personal and professional growth.
Fun and
Energetic: Your energetic and fun-loving nature matches the dynamism of our young campers, creating an exciting and engaging learning environment.
Passion for
STEM: You are passionate about teaching coding concepts and enjoy exploring other STEM subjects like hands-on engineering projects to inspire young learners.
Empathetic
Mentor: You act as a role model, providing guidance and encouragement while fostering a supportive environment where children feel safe to explore and innovate.
Join Our Vision
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute to a team that values motivation, unity, empathy, and innovative problem-solving, we'd love to see how you align with our core values at .
Holiday Coding Counselor Compensation and Benefits
Schedule:
Seasonal, during holidays from 7:30
AM - 4:00 PM.
Coding sessions run from 9:30
AM - 12:00 PM, with additional hours before and after coding sessions to lead camp activities and ensure a seamless day.
Preparation: Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early for material setup. →
Lesson
Plan
Review and
Clean-Up: Time for reviewing lesson plans, occasional training, and post-class clean-up. →
Pro-rated
Adjustments: Payments are prorated for shorter class durations (e.g., a 45-minute class). →
Materials
Handling: Lead teachers are responsible for collecting and returning materials to NORY HQ in Midtown Manhattan, unless specified otherwise. Additional $20/hr for extended care until 5:00 pm.
Location: DT Boston, Brookline, Cambridge
Ready to Make a Difference? To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter (optional) explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role to viola@nory.co. Highlight any special reasons for wanting to join our team and contribute to our community.
Additional Opportunities
At NORY, we’re more than just a holiday camp—we offer a variety of exciting opportunities throughout the year! Whether it’s Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break, Memorial Day, or our summer programs, we’re here whenever schools are closed. Beyond camps, you may also have the opportunity to work in our afterschool programs, birthday parties, and special events. These experiences allow you to immerse yourself in NORY’s innovative teaching methods, embrace our core values, and make a lasting impact on campers and the community year-round.
NORY Boston is a proud equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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