Galileo Learning

Assistant Instructor

June - August 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

It was fun interacting and teaching younger kids

What I wish was different

I honestly wish it was a bit longer

Advice

If you want teaching experience or just love being around kids I would apply

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Assistant Instructor

May - July 2019 • San Carlos, CA

What I liked

Galileo is a really great experience and can have a positive turn on your outlook of life. The lessons they teach are filled with important ways to live life and to have fun. It’s an inclusive place that teaches inclusivity.

What I wish was different

I wish I had found a different job related to my major. I have computer science bachelors degree and throughout the summer I was looking for a job related to it. I eventually found one and left Galileo early. I just wish it happened quicker.

Advice

Look, look, and keep on looking for career opportunities. You never know when something will stick and change the direction of your life. I started at Galileo and ended up finding a full time job in tech with their support.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Team leader/ assistant instructor

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Community environment of staff

What I wish was different

I wish I had more agency in my role

Advice

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Team Member

June - July 2019 • Burlingame, CA

What I liked

I liked working around kids!

What I wish was different

I just wished I was more prepared, it was my first time working with kids.

Advice

Kids are just kids, so have some patience with them.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Lead Instructor

June - August 2019 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Great opportunity to be in a fun, interactive classroom setting. Strong staff culture. Great support by management and corporate.

What I wish was different

More reliable and constant support by directors is necessary. There must be better hiring of staff members, with greater discipline for staff that fails to execute their work properly.

Advice

Great experience if considering a career in education. Make sure to take the time to work with each student, and effectively handle any issue that arises in a timely manner.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Operations Coordinator

June - August 2019 • San Carlos, CA

What I liked

Great leadership team/staff!

What I wish was different

Advice

Be prepared for a fast-paced environment with daily HR/operations experiences and customer service inquiries! I learned a lot on the fly but thanks to this position, I now work full-time in HR.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Lead Instructor

June - August 2019 • Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Recommend starting as a Team Leader to see how camp works and then work your way up!

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Team Lead

June - August 2019 • Los Altos, CA

What I liked

I loved the community that is built through working with kids. Every day I was excited to come to work.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be as open minded as you can be. Every day is a new challenge but that’s the fun part!

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Team Leader

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

My job as a camp team leader was a fun experience with a lot of activity and excitement. Galileo has a fantastic mission of innovation and inclusion, and it showed through in both the staff and families I was able to meet.

What I wish was different

The team leader job, in particular, is not very flexible. I wish I was able to move around more and work with different people.

Advice

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Lead Instructor

June - August 2019 • Los Altos, CA

What I liked

Great leadership, many opportunities to grow

What I wish was different

Advice

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Team Leader

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved the community that we were able to create for the camp. There was a huge focus on education, inclusiveness, and the Galileo Innovator's Approach. The experience improved my education, management, and communication skills.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more in-person training for camper management.

Advice

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Team Leader

July - August 2019 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Flexible work weeks Direct interaction leading students and other employees Opportunity to conduct performances and other fun activities

What I wish was different

More opportunities to participate in the administrative aspect of camp

Advice

There are lots of opportunities to practice different skills, just take initiative and you can always ask to do more

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Summer Operations Intern

June - August 2019 • Orinda, CA

What I liked

I loved the collaboration between the kids and the team leaders. Everyone had a great attitude and it made a great experience for those around them.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more involvement between the interns and the rest of the team. Many times I felt excluded from the rest of the group and several other interns had similar feelings.

Advice

I would make sure you know the hours of your role and the assigned weeks you're scheduled to work, because you might not be scheduled to work every week.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

summer camp teacher

June - August 2019 • Burlingame, CA

What I liked

Friendly staff and employers. Always feel like there’s someone to go to if you have a question or are unsure.

What I wish was different

Training would be more thorough for every day to day activities

Advice

It’s a fun environment and you get your weekends off!

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Camp Counselor

June 2016 - August 2019 • Kentfield, CA

What I liked

The people I worked with and getting to grow over the years I had been there!

What I wish was different

Advice

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Assistant Instructor

June - August 2019 • Mill Valley, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the staff at Galileo. They were very welcoming and helpful as I was a new staffer. I also really enjoyed working with a new group of children each week.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been more training on my position. There are only a few AI at each site, so the training is not that heavy for AI.

Advice

You really need to get into the Galileo spirit to make the most of this job. Don't fight it, join it.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Team Leader

June - July 2019 • Belmont, CA

What I liked

It was super amazing to engage with the students and promote their education! The untraditional methods of learning showed them how fun creating and trying new things can be.

What I wish was different

Doesn't everyone want a longer lunch break?

Advice

Smiles go for miles!

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Summer Intern

June - August 2019 • Orinda, CA

What I liked

Working at Galileo Summer Camp was a great experience. The atmosphere was always positive, and I always felt like I could go to my superiors or coworkers for help. The work was hard, but always satisfying- there was always a feeling of having a real impact at camp.

What I wish was different

As a summer intern, I sometimes felt expendable. Since there were a decent few people hired for the job, I was not working every week. This also meant that every week the mix of interns was not equally trained/ proficient. This decreased as the summer went along, however.

Advice

Be aware that this is an active, hands-on job that rewards taking initiative. If you are looking for a secure, steady, weekly income, this may not be the right job for you. If you are looking for a little summer cash and a fun experience, this is the right job for you.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Extended Care Coordinator

June - August 2018 • Los Altos, CA

What I liked

I liked the work environment the most

What I wish was different

I wish the hours were slightly different

Advice

It is a great place to work, even if it does not align with your career track.

1 One person found this helpful

Team Leader

June - August 2018 • Fremont, CA

What I liked

It was a dry diverse workplace! But every employee had a common goal of giving kids of every age, gender, and background a summer full of fun and innovation.