Summer Camp Site Director (Part-Time) - Lead NYC Premier STEM Camp

A summer that advances your career

This opportunity is ideal for educators and program leaders seeking meaningful part-time summer work - gaining real leadership experience, building a team, and shaping the summer for over 60 children and their families. By season's end, you'll enhance your resume, build a network of 400+ NORY educators, and have tangible accomplishments to share in future interviews.

NORY is the leading STEM camp provider in NYC and Boston, serving over 4,000 campers each summer across 10+ locations. We are known as the Disney World of STEM education, offering an immersive, joyful experience that inspires 3–12-year-olds to become purposeful change makers through robotics, coding, woodworking, and engineering.

Why people choose NORY

• Genuine leadership development. This position serves as a launchpad into senior education leadership. You'll manage a team, oversee morning site operations, and represent NORY to dozens of families.
• STEM training included. We offer comprehensive training in robotics, coding, woodworking, and engineering. No previous STEM experience is necessary, and the skills you gain will benefit any future education role.
• A supportive community. Join 400+ NORY educators across NYC and Boston who are dedicated to their work, encourage mutual growth, and celebrate learning through "awesome mistakes."
• A path to year-round opportunities. 60% of our Site Directors return for another season or move into year-round roles at NORY, such as afterschool programs, holiday camps, or full-time operations.
• Mornings only. Your afternoons stay yours — for graduate coursework, a second role, family, rest, or anything else that matters to you.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of 6–12 counselors during morning programming. Provide daily coaching, facilitate morning huddles, offer meaningful feedback, and support their growth as educators.
• Serve as the primary contact for families at drop-off. Welcome parents in the morning, proactively address concerns, and communicate weekly about their child's experience.
• Oversee morning site operations. Manage the morning schedule, materials, facilities, safety protocols, attendance, and incident reporting during your shift.
• Step in to teach as needed. Fill in for counselors or lead a morning class to ensure a consistent, high-quality camper experience.
• Hand off cleanly to the afternoon lead. Provide a brief written and verbal handover at 1:00 PM so the afternoon team is set up for success.

Compensation

The hourly rate is $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience and site size.

Part-time hours are 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday (27.5 hours per week).

Approximate weekly and seasonal earnings:

• Weekly: $825 – $962.50
• 4 weeks: $3,300 – $3,850
• 6 weeks: $4,950 – $5,775
• 8 weeks: $6,600 – $7,700
• 10 weeks: $8,250 – $9,625
• 12 weeks (full season): $9,900 – $11,550

The season

Our camp runs from Monday, June 8 to Friday, September 4, 2026 (12 weeks). You can indicate your available weeks, though continuous weeks are strongly preferred to ensure consistent leadership and a more rewarding experience for both campers and counselors. Please include your availability when applying.

Daily schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Paid weekend training before camp starts.

Who we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience working with children ages 3–12. Experience in teaching, camp leadership, or similar roles required; STEM background is a plus but not necessary.
• Proven team leadership. You have managed or mentored at least four people and can demonstrate how you supported their development.
• Strong family engagement skills. You confidently and compassionately handle both routine and challenging parent conversations.
• Operational steadiness. You remain organized and composed when unexpected situations arise.
• Growth mindset. You're receptive to feedback, eager to learn new tools, and committed to personal development.

A teaching license or STEM degree is not required. Effectiveness with children, professionalism with adults, and reliability under pressure are essential.

How we work — Our Ways of Being

Six core principles guide every decision at NORY:

• Purpose-driven. We lead with "why" to inspire intrinsic motivation.
• Unifiers. We build a collaborative team culture rooted in empathy.
• Solution-oriented. We look for ways to make things work before questioning if they're possible.
• Data-informed. Our decisions are grounded in evidence.
• Growth-minded. We seek feedback and embrace a range of perspectives.
• Root-cause solvers. We pursue lasting solutions over quick fixes.

Read our full Ways of Being at www.nory.co/value.

Learn more about NORY

• 90-second tour of camp: bit.ly/noryvideo1
• Instagram: bit.ly/noryi
• LinkedIn: bit.ly/norylink

How to apply

Send your resume and a brief cover note describing a team you've led and a child you remember working with. Be sure to include your availability — the weeks between June 8 and September 4 you can commit to.

Questions? Email sofia@nory.co.

Year-round opportunities

Beyond summer camp, NORY offers holiday camps, afterschool programs, birthday parties, and special events year-round. Site Directors interested in continuing can transition to these roles after the season.

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