Working at SummerTech

Hard Skills, Soft Skills, Life Skills

The SummerTech Leadership Program

At SummerTech, our teacher development program has been thoughtfully crafted to be inclusive, rigorous, and incredibly rewarding for both our staff and campers. A significant majority of our teachers emerge from within our own community, having undergone a transformative journey of training and hands-on experience that shapes them for a lifetime.
We extend a heartfelt invitation to every SummerTech camper to seize this extraordinary opportunity, one that has consistently yielded proven results for over two decades. Embracing this unique path empowers individuals to make a lasting impact while fostering their personal growth.
Join us in this remarkable journey of teacher development at SummerTech, where you’ll discover a community dedicated to inclusive learning, continuous challenge, and profound personal transformation.

The Senior Teacher at SummerTech

Join SummerTech as a Senior Teacher. Here, grow your skills, lead, and contribute deeply to our camp. This role promises growth and a rewarding journey.

Join SummerTech as a Senior Teacher.
Qualifications

Completed one college year.

  • Paid, full staff role.
  • Instructor for a primary course.
  • Potential to become Lead Teacher or Coordinator.
  • Design and oversee electives, activities, and events.
  • Counselor duties
  • Full summer preferred, five weeks minimum
  • First year employment, six weeks

Two recommendation letters, or one letter and a previous SummerTech evaluation.

Applications open in January 2025

The Junior Teacher at SummerTech

Join as a Junior Teacher. Master your teaching and leadership skills. Make a difference at SummerTech, inspire campers, and grow personally and professionally. Join us and leave a mark on our community.

Join as a Junior Teacher.
Qualifications

Completed 11th grade.

  • Paid, full staff role.
  • Completed Counselor-in-Training (CIT) summer.
  • Instructor for a primary course.
  • Plan and lead electives, activities, and events.
  • Counselor duties
  • At least three weeks.

Two recommendation letters, or one letter and a prior evaluation.

Applications open in January 2025

The Counselor in Training (CIT) at SummerTech

As a CIT, you’ll dive deep into staff roles and improve your teaching with a mentor’s help. Commit for three weeks, contribute to camp activities, and step closer to a key role at SummerTech. Fee and program details are at the provided link. Read more about our CIT program here

Qualifications

Completed 10th grade.

  • First-year staff experience.
  • Small participation fee (details at the link).
  • Paired with a teaching mentor.
  • Teach classes alongside mentor
  • Plan, design, and lead activities and events.
  • At least three weeks.

Applications open in January 2025