Seasonal Camp Educator

BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC•Birmingham, AL

1d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Camp Educators at Birmingham Zoo are part of a dedicated team promoting science, social and emotional learning, and nature play engagement in all aspects of summer camps and experiences for children and teens ages 5-15. This individual will be responsible for leading participants through provided curriculum and ensuring participants’ safety, behavior management, and supervision.

Requirements

Effective organization, oral and written communication, leadership, multi-tasking, and collaboration or team skills
Demonstrated competency or passion for engaging kids and teens in nature and science
Experience working with or openness to be coached on working with children of different learning abilities and backgrounds
Familiarity with or willingness to be trained on basic lesson planning and teaching principles
Interests aligned with interdisciplinary teaching, outdoor or environmental education, inquiry-based learning, or human development
First Aid/CPR certified, willing to become certified if able, or responsive to follow care procedures with other certified staff

Responsibilities

Implement pre-designed instructional programming aligned with the Zoo’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
Foster an inclusive, physically and emotionally safe learning environment for diverse participants and staff.
Use effective teaching strategies to engage learners and encourage enthusiasm for Zoo summer programming.
Assess and report participant learning and engagement in collaboration with the Manager of Learning and Education Program Specialists.
Coach, evaluate, and support assigned teen volunteers.
Establish and consistently enforce classroom expectations in accordance with Zoo summer programming guidelines.
Take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, animals, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provide operational support for Zoo summer programming both inside and outside the classroom.
Build collaborative relationships across the Education and Volunteer teams and other Zoo departments.
Deliver excellent customer service to guests and program participants, including responding to questions and addressing parent or guest concerns.
Serve as a positive ambassador for the Birmingham Zoo.
Prepare daily instructional materials, supplies, and activities in advance of programming.
Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly classroom environment.
Follow all Zoo policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.