STEM Summer Camp Counselor Job at Blue Ridge Boost, Charlottesville, VA

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  • Blue Ridge Boost
  • Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Blue Ridge Boost — Charlottesville, VA

Blue Ridge Boost is hiring high school students to help lead our hands-on STEM camps in Charlottesville this summer. This is a great opportunity for responsible, enthusiastic teens who enjoy working with younger students and have interests in STEM, coding, robotics, games, or teaching.

Counselors will support two types of camps:

  • Summer Camps for ages 6–12
  • Advanced STEM Camps for ages 13+ Advanced 11–12-year-olds may also participate
About Blue Ridge Boost

Blue Ridge Boost offers hands-on STEM learning in Charlottesville for students ages 6+. Our camps are week-long, engaging, and project-based, with all materials and computers provided.

Camp Topics

Counselors may assist with camps in:

  • Robotics — build and program robots
  • Coding & Game Design — Minecraft Education and Roblox Studio
  • Math & Science — hands-on problem-solving
  • Strategic Games — board games and logic puzzles
Advanced STEM Camps
  • Advanced Robotics — complex builds and programming
  • Coding & AI — Python, web development, and machine learning
  • Game Development — Unity, Roblox Studio, and original projects
Position

High School Camp Counselor

Seasonal / Summer / In-person

Location

Blue Ridge Boost

2171 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Camp Schedule

Counselors may support one or more of the following formats:

  • Full-day: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
  • Half-day AM: 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • Half-day PM: 12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Responsibilities
  • Help supervise campers throughout the day
  • Support instructors during STEM lessons, projects, and activities
  • Assist with robotics, coding, AI, game design, math, science, and strategic game sessions
  • Encourage camper participation, teamwork, and positive behavior
  • Help with setup, cleanup, transitions, and organization of materials
  • Assist during snack and lunch breaks
  • Provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
  • Serve as a positive role model for younger students
Ideal Candidates
  • Current high school students
  • Responsible, dependable, and punctual
  • Enjoy working with children and teens
  • Interested in STEM, robotics, coding, AI, gaming, math, or education
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Able to help maintain a structured, supportive camp environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience babysitting, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or working with kids
  • Experience with robotics, Minecraft Education, Roblox Studio, Python, Unity, web development, AI, math enrichment, or strategic games
  • Comfortable assisting with both beginner and more advanced learners
  • CPR/First Aid certification is a plus, but not required
What You’ll Gain
  • Leadership and mentoring experience
  • Hands-on experience in STEM education
  • Experience working with children and teens in a structured camp setting
  • Strong resume experience for college, scholarships, and future jobs
  • Opportunity to work with a local, mission-driven education organization
Compensation

Compensation: $18/hour

To Apply

Please send:

  • Your name, grade, and school
  • A short note about why you’re interested
  • Any experience working with children or in STEM
  • Your summer availability

Email: nora@blueridgeboost.com

Phone: (434) 260-0636

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Local area

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