LEGO Instructor

Opening: LEGO instructor 

Camp Moon River at Savannah Country Day School 

Dates/Times 

● Required Staff Development: Wednesday, May 28th, Thursday, May 29th, and ½ day Friday, May 30th. 

● 7 Weeks of Camp 

○ Week 1: June 2nd - June 6th 

○ Week 2: June 9th - June 13th 

○ Week 3 and Week 4: June 16th - June 27th 

■ No camp June 19th - Juneteenth 

■ No camp June 30th -July 4th 

○ Week 5: July 7th - July 11th 

○ Week 6: July 14th - July 18th 

○ Week 7: July 21st - July 25th 

● 8:00 - 5:00 PM M-F 

● Weekends off 

Description 

The LEGO Instructor designs and leads engaging, hands-on LEGO-building sessions for Camp Moon River campers of all ages and abilities. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creativity, building, and working with children in a collaborative and playful environment. 

The LEGO Instructor will be responsible for creating activities that promote problem-solving, teamwork, and imaginative exploration through LEGO construction. They should be prepared to introduce new builds, challenges, or collaborative projects during activity blocks, and have a few ready-to-go options for quieter moments or rainy days. 

Just like all CMR team members, the LEGO Instructor will also support general camp activities, help supervise a camper group (bunk), and join in leading camp-wide events such as Moon River Madness when not teaching LEGO sessions. They play an important role in encouraging campers to be kind, respectful collaborators—celebrating creative wins and learning from construction “failures.”

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys inspiring young minds through play, loves LEGOs, and thrives in a team-centered camp environment. 

Essential Job Functions 

● Lead age-appropriate LEGO-building classes and activities for campers in grades K–7. 

● Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. 

● Develop and adapt lesson plans for daily and weekly LEGO sessions, including free builds, team challenges, and themed projects. 

● Set up, organize, and maintain LEGO materials and classroom space. 

● Encourage positive behavior and cooperation among campers. 

● Communicate with camp leadership about camper progress, supplies, and any behavioral concerns. 

● Ensure camper safety and well-being at all times. 

● Oversee counselors and J/CITs as available to assist with the LEGO program 

Other Job Duties 

● Attend staff meetings. 

● Participate enthusiastically in other camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders. 

● Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions. 

Recommended 

● 18 or older. 

● Strong interest in STEM, design, or construction-based activities (prior experience with LEGO education kits a plus). 

● Ability to plan and facilitate hands-on learning experiences. 

● Creative, energetic, and organized. 

● Strong communication and leadership skills. 

● An interview and a successful background check are required.

Physical Aspects of the Position 

● Ability to communicate and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff. 

● Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. 

● Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. 

● Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. 

Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Some physical requirements of this position are eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment and program activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs. Additional requirements are endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking, jogging or running, hiking, climbing, and stretching; eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to work irregular hours; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs.