Summer Camp Educator

Summer Camp Educator

Position Title:

Summer Camp Educator
Department:
Education

Reports to:

Community Programs Supervisor
Supervises:
None
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $19 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position takes a leading role in environmental education for kindergarteners through sixth graders in our summer camp programs. The goal of our programs is to instill and foster a lifelong love for nature and animals as well as to introduce/develop lifelong passions for activities that tie youth directly to those wildlife and wild places. Through live animal presentations, games, Zoo hikes and time in nature, Camp Educators provide children a link between people and the natural world.

Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. This position is non-supervisory in nature. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and criminal background check.
• Must be able to provide proof that you can legally work in the United States.
• CPR/First Aid certification valid through the entirety of camp.
• Bachelor’s Degree in science or education, related field, or equivalent experience with demonstrated passion for science education in formal or informal setting.
• Provide a qualification letter from your previous employer(s) confirming that you meet the experience requirements for a Program Leader according to licensing standards. This should indicate that you have completed at least three (3) months of full-time, or the equivalent in part-time (approximately 480 hours), satisfactory and verifiable experience working with school-age children.
• Enthusiasm for working with and engaging children with patience and empathy.
• Willingness to learn to work alongside a variety of animals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Skilled in time management, dynamic teaching methods/delivery and problem solving.
• Responsive to the needs of diverse learners and audiences.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers, vendors, Zoo staff, and the public.
• Ability to make good decisions regarding the welfare of children, animals, guests and organization.
• Teaching degree is beneficial, not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

• ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Ensure discretion with confidential information.
• Maintains courteous, helpful and professional behavior on the job.
• Will support the success of the entire team by promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Adheres to all CM Zoo Policies and Procedures, CM Zoo Safety Policies and Procedures, USDA guidelines and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Consistently contributes to problem solving and cooperates with identified resolutions.
• Must demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Brings issues and process improvement ideas to the attention of the Supervisor through professional written and/or verbal skills.
• Completes trainings as required.
• Adheres to Company Dress Code Policy. Always "Zoo Crisp!"
• Demonstrates appropriate level of time management in support of co‑workers and the entire team.
• Represent the Zoo in a professional manner.
• DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:
• To include but not limited to the following:
• Assist in overseeing teenage volunteer(s) in our Zoo Crew program.
• Create and present exceptional and dynamic interpretive programs featuring live animals, biofacts, games, crafts, and on‑site zoo hikes on our nature trail.
• Must be able to collaborate with our experienced staff of environmental educators and further develop their educational and interpretive skills.
• Identify and demonstrate conservation efforts for all education programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of program facilities at all times.
• Ensure the safety of all program participants.
• Other duties as assigned.
• INDEPENDENT ACTION:
• Must be a self‑starter, take initiative, possess a high level of multi‑tasking ability under high degree of pressure and be able…