2012 EUReKA! Science Program Application Information

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

(1) Assistant Director: $13.75-$15.25/hr (see job description)

(1) Head Instructor: $12.75/hr

(5) 4-Month Instructors: $12.25/hr

(2) 3-Month Instructors: $12.25/hr

(3-4) 2-Month Instructors: $12.25/hr

*Start dates still still TBA

** Some volunteer hours expected

JOB DESCRIPTION:

EUReKA! is a student-run, non-profit organization that strives to increase the interest in and excitement towards science for elementary school students. Please visit www.tru.ca/eureka or call 250-371-5534 for more information.

Assistant Director: This position is a two- year position. For the first six months, the Assistant Director assists the Director in scheduling and preparing for camp and workshops, supervising staff, performing administrative duties, delivering workshops and camps, and acting as a liaison between the staff and the Director. The assistant director works part time in March and April and full time from May to August, Monday to Friday, 8am- 5pm. Beginning September 2011, the Assistant Director takes over the role of Director in the program.

Instructors (4 month, 3 month, 2 month): Instructors work together to develop and deliver science workshops in May and June, select and prepare summer camp activities, and between two instructors oversee a camp group of approximately 30 children. The Head Instructor has the additional responsibility of communicating with the Director and Program Coordinator about daily events. Instructors work full time Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

REQUIREMENTS:

Has been or is a TRU student

Science background and/or experience with children

Strong work ethic

Team player

Creative

Enthusiasm to develop and present science activities

A strong background in chemistry is valued

A strong background in computers is highly desirable this year

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and a write-up of a hands-on activity for elementary students (7-14 years old) in any science discipline by February 17th electronically to eureka@tru.ca with the subject heading 2012 Summer Hiring. Or you can submit a hard copy to Karalyn Mayne - Director, EUReKA! Science Program, Office S170 in the TRU Science Building by 4 pm. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted**

Eureka! Summer Staff 2011

To get to know our instructors a little better we asked all of our summer staff 3 questions. This year's theme for the camp is ROBOTS! The questions were:

1. If you were a robot what would you name yourself?
2. If you were a robot what would you be built to do?
3. If you were a robot what would you be powered by?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Volunteer for Summer 2011

If you would like to join the team as a volunteer please click here for more information. This link will allow access to the volunteer application document. Once the application is filled out it can be returned to the office either via email at eureka@tru.ca, dropped off in the office directly (room 230A in the Science Building Monday-Friday during the day, or mailed to:
EUReKA! Science Program
c/o TRU Science Office
900 McGill Road
Kamloops, B.C.
V2C 0C8

It is mandatory that all volunteers undergo a criminal record check (the police station does this service free for volunteers) and attend a short interview. No prior experience working with youth is mandatory, however it is of course preferred. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. If you have any questions regarding volunteer applications feel free to call the office at 250 371-5534.