Nature Education Instructor

Overview

CITY OF PEARLAND SUMMER CAMP JOB OPPORTUNITIES – Part-Time Nature Education Instructor. The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Part-Time Nature Education Instructor to lead and teach the lessons and activities of the day-to-day operations of summer camp programs at the Delores Fenwick Nature Center (Camp Pelican).

Do you have a calling for the wild and a passion for inspiring the next generation of nature lovers? Camp Pelican offers opportunities to teach science and nature lessons, lead outdoor activities and experiments, and engage campers daily. You will bring your best in teaching, classroom management, and camper engagement while leading the Camp classroom. If you thrive in a fast-paced, adventure-filled environment, apply today.

The Part-Time Nature Education Instructor earns a competitive salary of $16.29–$17.63/hour, based on qualifications. We also offer access to the city's recreation fitness center and an employee assistance program. Applicants should be comfortable working outdoors and with children.

• Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Utilize knowledge of biology, nature, and environmental science to deliver curriculum; teach lessons and activities and ensure campers meet camp goals and learning materials.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to work with children in a camp atmosphere.
• Exercise effective communication with parents and staff.
• Manage the camp classroom, ensuring lesson plans, activities, materials, and daily schedules are prepared and implemented to meet camp outcomes and campers’ abilities.
• Maintain attendance records and daily rosters; check campers in and out of camp daily.
• Manage classroom environment, including camper behavior and health/wellbeing.
• Lead and guide Camp Counselors during camp program activities.
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs.

• Communicate daily happenings with parents during camper check-in and check-out, including behavior issues, first aid incidents, reminders, and other information.
• Enforce camp rules and behavior policies; communicate camper issues with supervisors and parents.
• Plan and implement daily activity schedules from provided materials.
• Arrange, set up, and/or break down equipment, supplies, chairs, and tables for scheduled games and programs.
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communications as requested.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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• Requires some college (at least 20 hours), with field of study in Education or the Natural Sciences preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience dealing with children ages 6–14 in a supervisory role such as teacher, counselor, or camp director (preferred).
• Previous teaching/instructing experience strongly recommended.
• Requires some experience or knowledge of science relating to biology, environmental science, or nature education.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or the ability to obtain within two (2) months of hire date.