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

• 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

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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Educate. Empower. Transform At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive. We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future. We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston. As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture. Explore career opportunities at Oakton College.

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