2026 Summer Camp Counselors

We are hiring Camp Counselors with experience in ART, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, COOKING, ROBOTICS, CODING, GAMING & SEWING. Full-time and part-time positions are available: Lead Counselors, Recreation Counselors, After-Care Counselors and Assistant Counselors.

Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific (STEAM4Kidz, LLC) provides an extensive array of full day/full week STEAM Camps for children in Grades K-8 from June 15-July 24, 2026, at Vieja Valley Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA. We provide paid training in our curriculum, methodology, and classroom management prior to start of camps.

• Mandatory ALL CAMP STAFF training on June 12 and June 13.
• Individual camp curriculum training 2 weeks before, per your availability.

ALL Applicant Requirements: high and positive energy, punctual, organized, enthusiastic and experienced with children; a car for reliable transportation, and must LIVE currently in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, or Carpinteria.

Counselor Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 Year of College +
• Experience managing/teaching groups of students, Grades: K-8th
• Patient and directive with campers
• Strong communication skills and team player

Assistant Counselor Requirements:

• Minimum of High School Junior +
• Experience working with kids ages 5-12, patient and safety conscious.

Desirable Skills or Certification:

• BA/BS Degree or Teaching Certification
• Digital Game and Programming skills
• Mechanical skills to assembly projects, kits

Pay rates based on yrs of experience and education:

• Counselor full-time:$880-$1040 per week. Part-time: $22.00-$25 per hr.
• Assistant Counselor $18 -$22 per hr. week

PROCEDURES to Apply:

• Submit up to date RESUME and COVER LETTER to: ozwicke@terrificscientific.org
• In your Cover Letter specify: 1) full or part-time position you are applying for and weeks you are available to work, 2) your area of experience, skills or hobbies (Art, Science, Engineering, Gaming, Programming, Recreation, After-Care), and 3) your experience working with elementary age students.

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person