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.
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.
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
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.
