Camp Educator

Job Details

Job Location: WESTMINSTER, CO 80020

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Title: Summer Camp Educator

Position

Reports to:

Senior Programs Manager

About Butterfly Pavilion:

At Butterfly Pavilion, we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate research, education, and conservation, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation.

Whether it is providing unique, hands‑on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.

Looking forward, we are committed to providing the most enriching experience for our audience, being recognized as a scientific authority, and being a leading educational resource on invertebrates.

Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:

• Make Science Cool
• Love What You Do
• Go Above and Beyond
• Lead Change
• Know Your Stuff
• Be Positive
• Welcome All

These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

FLSA Status & Classification: Seasonal | Non-Exempt | Full-Time

Work Schedule: up to40 hours/week,Monday-Friday8:00am-4:30pm

• Start date May 26th, 2026

• Mandatory Camp Training:
  May 26th-May 29th, 2026

• Summer Camp:
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  June 1st
  - August 14th, 2026'

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Position Summary: The Summer Camp Educator is responsible for leading all aspects of a camp classroom during the 2026

Summer Camp season.

Leading a camp classroom successfully requires that the Summer Camp Educator , teach curriculum,monitor a room of up to25learnersages 5-9 lleq complete all other responsibilities associated with adhering to the requirements of the facility childcare licensure.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Lead all functions of daily camp programming including implementation andlogisticsonsite at Butterfly Pavilion.

• Teach interactive nature-based summer camps to youth, ages 5‑9.

• Work collaboratively with co‑counselors in providing and implementing camp curriculum and activities as needed.

• Use live animals to demonstrate science‑based concepts to camp participants.

• Implement all policies&procedures to meet the State license requirements.

• Effectively manage classroom of 25 children.

• Attend required branch and facility meetings as needed.

• Medication Administration for all children that require medication in camp (Training will be provided).

Competencies:

• Build relationships

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Detail‑oriented

• Communication skills

• Department knowledge

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• Decision‑making

• Initiative

• Time management skills

Qualifications/

Experience:

• Pursuing or holding a degree in education, environmental sciences, or related field

• Basic knowledge and interest in the environment and wildlife

• Comfortable interacting with school‑aged children and parents

• Enthusiastic, fun, and patient

• Previous experience working with groups of school‑aged children in a camp, school, or childcare setting

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Current Certification in First Aid & CPR (training may be provided)

• Pass background check, CBI/FBI reports, and all Child Care License Requirements

• A clean and passable background check is required to start the position. If the background check comes back and isn’t passable, then will not be able to start the position.

• Complete Fingerprint Background Check by April 19th, 2026

• Complete Trails background check by April politie? 19th, 2026

• At least one year's experience working with individuals of different ages and abilities

• At least one year's…