Nature- Summer Camp Counselor

Overview

Turtle Island Children's Center (TICC) in Montpelier, VT is offering a nature-based summer camp for a group of children ages 6-9. Camp runs for seven weeks in the summer, beginning July 7. Our program day is 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, except for holidays and staff meeting days.

• We are looking for folks who love to be outdoors and want to foster a connection to nature in young children. The primary responsibilities of the Counselor role include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting the daily operations of summer camp
• Implementation of practices aligned with TICC policies and Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Working collaboratively in a team
• Construction of emergent curriculum & activities for children in an outdoor setting
• Comfort with spending the majority of each day outdoors
• Leading activities, games, and field trips
• Ensuring children are safe and well cared-for, while allowing for safe risk-taking

• At least 18 yrs old (may be able to hire a 16-17 year old, depending on qualifications)
• Experience working with children in grades K-4, ideally in an outdoor setting
• Patience and flexibility in an ever-changing environment
• Experience with planning curriculum/activities, and managing a daily schedule
• Open and effective communication with coworkers, children and families
• Experience communicating with parents and caregivers
• Commitment to social & environmental justice
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to complete CPR/First Aid training
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry 50+ lbs.

Relevant coursework in education or environmental/outdoor education

• Working in a beautiful outdoor environment with a strong and passionate team of educators.
• Paid time off, accrued based on hours worked.
• 50% off camp tuition for your child.
• Professional development, as available.