Summary

The StarPoint Summer Camp Education Intern serves as an assistant teacher for the StarPoint Summer Camp program and Kids Science Camp (for youth in grades 1–6) at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The intern will research, plan, and create three lessons that they will lead for their assigned cabin. To assist with this project, the intern will receive training in camp procedures and expectations, how to write a lesson plan, and how to include embedded assessments. The intern will hone their skills through planning and implementing an open house activity, assisting with camp preparation, teaching pre-written lessons, leading exhibit visits, facilitating camp projects, working with a classroom teacher to manage cabin culture, and interacting daily with campers.

Special consideration may be given to candidates with an academic background or experience in education, classroom, or museum settings.

Key Details

Duration: May 8 – August 7, 2026

Full-time availability is required during the core camp period (May 8 – July 31); hours may vary outside of those dates.

Deadline: ASAP (Posted February 6, 2026)

Eligibility

• Be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Have experience working with elementary-age children.
• Preference will be given to juniors, seniors, or graduating seniors entering the workforce.
• Have an academic background or experience in an educational, classroom, or museum setting.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess experience in providing exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and research skills.
• Have the ability to multitask.
• Exhibit professional behavior and a responsible work ethic.
• Have web research skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Canva.
• Must be available for some nights and weekends.

Compensation

$15 per hour

About

Founded in 1925, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.

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