Camps on Campus Instructor - Cool School Camps (1st - 4th grade)
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Job Description
- Develop engaging, well-organized lesson plans for a five-day camp, incorporating active and experiential learning.
- Differentiate lessons for a wide range of abilities in grades 1st-4th
- Create a comprehensive list of necessary supplies and ensure approval for a supply stipend.
- Maintain a positive and supportive environment for campers.
- Blend education with fun through dynamic teaching strategies.
- Address and resolve conflicts or disciplinary issues effectively, keeping the Program Director informed.
- Lead camp activities with the support of Camp Counselors.
- Participate in a mandatory live online training session conducted via Zoom.
- Cultivate a positive, patient, and enthusiastic demeanor, emphasizing a dedicated commitment to fostering a supportive environment for children and youth.
- Exhibit professionalism, accountability, and adept interpersonal skills consistently when interacting with campers, fellow staff members, and parents.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills when engaging with staff, parents, and campers to ensure clarity and build positive relationships.
See specific camps available and camp description that you will be required to develop a five day curriculum:
July 13-17, 2026
1. Charlotte Wings: Pollinator Adventure Camp: Take your curiosity to the next level with Charlotte Wings: 49er Minors, where hands-on science meets real-world conservation! Designed for middle-grade learners, this camp encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving through exciting, nature-based experiences.Campers will explore the vital role of North Carolina’s pollinators by joining the Butterfly Highway initiative, participating in a Pollinator Plant ID & Scavenger Hunt, and venturing on a dynamic “Monarchs at the Lake” field trip. Along the way, they’ll discover the amazing journey of monarch butterfly migration—learning how these delicate travelers journey thousands of miles and why protecting their habitats is so important. Example Theme – “Let’s Soar with the Monarchs”. Campers become young researchers and advocates as they lead scavenger hunt activities, document native plant species for a pollinator map, and design creative public awareness posters to promote monarch conservation. Aligned with North Carolina Essential Standards for Science and Social Studies and connected to a certified WILD classroom through the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Charlotte Wings: 49er Minors empowers students to become next-generation conservation leaders—protecting pollinators and shaping a more sustainable future for all. Focus: Skill-Building, Critical Thinking, and Team-Based Learning.
August 3-7, 2026
2. The Science of Star Wars and Space: Unleash the Force Within! Explore Science & Star Wars at Summer Camp: Calling all young Padawans! Our youngest Star Wars fans won’t want to go “rogue” in this exciting camp that blends astronomy, physics, and biology with the thrilling world of a galaxy far, far away.
Throughout the week, campers will explore the ecosystems of iconic Star Wars planets—from the deserts of Tatooine to the icy landscapes of Hoth and the forests of Endor—while learning how creatures like Chewbacca and the Ewoks may have evolved to survive in their environments. They’ll also discover the real science behind our own solar system’s climates and ecosystems.
Hands-on activities may include building spacecrafts, droids, and LED lightsabers, as well as creative projects inspired by constellations, rockets, and space exploration. It’s a week of imagination, discovery, and intergalactic fun where science and storytelling unite to make learning truly out of this world!
UNC Charlotte