STEAM Youth Camp Assistant - Oakton College
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Fri Jan 30 2026 Job Description:
The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative assistants for the 2025 summer camp season. Camp Assistants will support instructors and students, assist with hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects and supervise campers ages 8-14.
Location:
Oakton College Des Plaines and Skokie Campuses
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Assist with classroom setup (e.g., loading computer programs, setting up laptops, organizing supplies)
- Assist the instructor with students: answering questions, helping with projects
- Provide and oversee activities, escort students to classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria and supervise during lunch and breaks
- Facilitate student pickup and drop off
- Other duties as assigned
Subject Matter Include:
Various STEAM topics, hands-on and computer-based lessons and projects
Job Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old by June 5th
- Must be punctual, prepared, dependable and responsible
- Must be a team player, contributing to the success of program
- Have the ability to work with and show patience with youth participants ages 8-14
- Previous experience working with youth preferred
- Experience with technology helpful, but not required
Additional Information:
Camp Schedule:
Spring 2026
Days: Monday-Friday
Dates: Monday 3/23-3/27
Times: 8:15am -12:15pm
Location: Oakton College Skokie Campus 7701 Lincoln Ave.
Summer 2026
Days: Monday-Thursday
Time: 8:30pm-4:15pm (4-day week 29 Hours per week; 3-day week 21.75 hours per week)
Dates/Weeks: Skokie Campus
- 6/8-6/11
- 6/15-6/18
- 6/23-6/25 (Tuesday-Thursday 3-day week)
- 6/30-7/2
- 7/6-7/9 NO CAMP
Dates/Weeks: Des Plaines Campus
- 7/13-7/16
- 7/20-7/23
- 7/27-7/30
- 8/3-8/6
Salary: $16 per hour
For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.
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