Seasonal Camp Instructor
About The Position
Summer Camp Instructors deliver curriculum-based hands-on environmental, agricultural, and/or cultural education activities incorporating our core values of Respect, Stewardship, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Integrity. Student ages range from 3 to 15. Activities take place at Ashland Nature Center and Coverdale Farms Preserve camps. Themes are chosen based on instructor interest and expertise and may include subjects such as: cooking, arts & crafts, games, nature exploration, farm chores, paddle sports, and more. Most activities occur rain or shine, except in extreme/unsafe weather conditions, and are conducted both inside and outdoors. Time commitment for this position varies based on need and applicant’s availability.
Requirements
- An interest in working with groups of children or adults.
- Basic natural sciences knowledge, and/or a willingness to learn more about agriculture, outdoor recreation skills (birding, hiking, camping, gardening) or experience, required based on areas of program delivery assigned.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work a schedule that meets the needs of the site.
- Punctuality, dependability, effective communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to consistently interact in a positive and professional manner.
- Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in delivering programs and prior teaching experience helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Teach curriculum-based environmental, natural history, cultural history, science, and/or farm-based agriculture/ecology lessons through a variety of methods. Curriculum includes focus on DelNature core values and working in collaboration with Education Coordinators & fellow summer camp staff.
- Continue to develop program delivery skills and knowledge of program topics and curriculum.
- Ensure all DelNature policies and procedures and health and safety protocols are implemented and always enforced.
- Assist with program preparation & clean-up, care & handling of program equipment/materials, care & transportation of live animals in collaboration with fellow site-based Education Coordinators & Teacher Naturalists.
- Attend and participate in required training sessions and voluntary enrichment sessions.
- Maintain regular communication with site-based Education Coordinators & Leadership Staff to ensure best practices, program schedules, trainings, etc.
- Promote & support DelNature’s mission, values, goals, activities, and membership to a wide array of program audiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
