Philosophy Camp Staff

Job Title

Philosophy Camp Staff

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Teaching, Learning And Culture

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

2024 AGGIE SCHOOL OF ATHENS:  Philosophy Camp for Teens

The Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture's award-winning Philosophy for Children (P4C) program includes the Philosophy Camp for Teens each Summer. This camp enables campers to work collaboratively with Texas A&M University faculty, staff, and counselors and, most importantly, with each other to think carefully about some big ideas. Campers will learn and practice critical thinking and improve logical and creative thinking.

What we want

We're seeking individuals with a passion for Philosophy to serve as Philosophy Camp for Teens - Summer Camp Staff. The Philosophy Camp Staff will participate in and support the facilitation of camp discussion for both the middle and high school weeks of camp. They will be involved in the logistics and camp planning leading up to the camps. During the weeks of camp they will bring their subject expertise to help engage with campers and other camp staff. Other duties as assigned will be related to the safe and orderly carrying out of the activities on a camp day and addressing needs as they arise. If you are interested in working with the 2024 Philosophy Summer Camp. Come join us!

What you need to know

Compensation: Commensurate upon experience

Position Details: Ability to be flexible and/or open availability for the month of June 2024.

Session Dates:

June 10th-14th Middle School (7th and 8th)

Time:  12:30pm-4:30pm

June 17th-21st High School (9th-12th)

Time:  12:30pm-4:30pm

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma

• Experience working with youth

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work well with others, especially college students, and middle and high school age students

• Ability to follow directions

• Complete all trainings

• Evidence of philosophy pedagogical experience or participation on pedagogy workshops

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduates or Graduate students with a background in philosophy as a discipline.

• Interdisciplinary knowledge in humanities fields.

• Training in philosophy for children pedagogy.

• Experience teaching K-12, especially middle and high school students.

• Graduate students in the humanities fields: Philosophy (preferred), English, other disciplines with a literary or philosophical orientation (e.g., rhetoric, comparative literature, languages, political theory) MA or PhD.

• Camp experience, and preferably experience as a philosophy camp counselor.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Facilitate Discussion - Lead engaging discussions that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and respect for divergent viewpoints.

• Camp assistance - Help with small groups, snacks, small discussions.

• Camp review - Camp meetings, camp planning.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.