Seasonal Educator II - Little Apple Day Camp

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Manhattan is accepting applications for an Educator II/Group Leader for Little Apple Day Camp/Sunset Zoo/Flint Hills Discovery Center. The Educator II/Group Leader will be responsible for working directly with youth campers, 5 – 11 years of age, or youth and adult program participants in a variety of arts, culture, and recreation programming. Educators will reflect the mission of the Parks & Recreation Department and uphold each specific division’s mission of continuing education in their respective fields. The selected candidate(s) must be able to attend all in-service training sessions.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
Experience working with school-age children or school-age youth.
Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a KDHE and/or KBI background check.
Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a TB test.
Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, elementary education, recreation, related field, or experience that is necessary to achieve certification as a childcare facility director.
One (1) year of college education, or Fifteen (15) hours of college credit in an animal/wildlife, environmental/conservation, natural resources, education, psychology, or sociology related courses. - Some training may be provided.
Experience with special needs campers.
CPR/First Aid Certification (Can be provided through Parks & Recreation).

Responsibilities

Programs all-day activities, including, but not limited to life sports, arts and crafts, games, music, STEAM, culture, environmental science, and outdoor recreational programs.
Provides supervision and direction to the youth and/or adults assigned to the group.
Assists Camp Directors, Curator of Education, and/or Education Supervisors in the development of programs that are safe, inclusive, age-appropriate, and fun.
Carries out the program activities.
Accompanies youth campers or program participants on field trips and visits to public recreational facilities.
Safely operates motor vehicles to pick up and transport program participants to and from programs, field trips and other daily activities.
Maintain independence and flexibility in program delivery to account for changing conditions and participant needs.
Fosters positive, healthy relationships with children and adults from diverse backgrounds, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maintains open communication with program participants and parents of youth enrolled in education programs.
FHDC and Sunset Zoo require handling of animals and animal husbandry.
Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur during education programs.
Other duties as assigned.