Job Title

Job Description: The Oakton College Summer STEAM Camp program is looking for enthusiastic and innovative instructor(s) for the 2026 summer camp season. We are looking for instructor(s) to develop and teach hands-on STEAM curriculum that is fun, yet rigorous and academically challenging for ages 8-14. We are interested in all STEAM programs and career pathways: Science, Health services, Technology, EngineeringEssential Functions of the Position: Development of curriculum and preparation of course presentations and instructional materialsDelivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and at scheduled timesCompliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of final grades Requirements:Must have a college degree and significant experience with classroom managementMust have demonstrated experience using technology in teaching, training, or tutoring of youthMust have demonstrated experience with the subject matter Must have experience developing rigorous hands-on learningMust have the ability to engage diverse learners ages 8-14 years oldAdditional Information: Location: Oakton College Skokie and Des Plaines CampusesCamp Schedule:Morning Sessions 9am -12pm; Afternoon sessions 1-4pm6/8-6/116/15-6/18 6/23-6/25 (3-day camp due to holiday)6/29-7/2 7/13-7/167/01-7/237/27-7/308/3-8/6Salary:$50 per hourOakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/VOakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity.Out-of-State Employment Defined:Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment:All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.Equal Opportunity EmployerApplication Instructions: For further details, visit our website at and select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.