Job detail
Summer Instructor, La Grange
Galileo Learning
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/25/2026
Location
La Grange, Illinois
Salary
$17 - $18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The summer instructor will lead hands-On design challenges and outdoor activities, facilitating galileo’s project-Based curriculum across various rotations for groups up to 28 campers. Responsibilities also include ensuring a safe learning environment, managing camper behavior using restorative practices, and actively participating in all camp traditions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least one year of instructional or classroom support experience in k-8 education, or equivalent experience, and be able to supervise, mentor, and care for children. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by may 1st, 2026, and commit to working the full duration of the camp (4-8 continuous weeks).
TeamworkCustomer ServiceBehavior ManagementSafety ManagementEnthusiasmInstructionCurriculum DeliveryUrgencyMaterial PreparationTraining CompletionAttendance ManagementRestorative PracticesOutdoor ActivitiesDesign ChallengesTool Usage (Saws, Drills)
Benefits
- Friends And Family Discount
- One Free Week Of Camp For Your Own Child
- Priority Scholarship Nominations
- Membership In The Galileo Alumni Community