Kids Day Camp & After School Leader/Educator

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HAWKs Kids OC is launching and we’re looking for enthusiastic, trained naturalists that are experienced in group leadership. Experience with special-needs children is a plus. Hours will vary depending on weekly school schedules and camps offered. 

  • HAWKs Kids educators have experience working with children (4-16 years old) and/or the outdoors. They enjoy sharing knowledge about the environment, ecology and other sciences that teach and inspire our explorers.
  • Educators help explorers create community, forge connections with nature and instill a sense of stewardship for our earth
  • Educators lead a group between 8-14 explorers with a co-educator on hikes and other nature activities in designated green spaces.
  • Groups are divided into age groups so each group can hike and learn at age-appropriate levels.
  • Educators teach nature-based lessons and ecological systems.
  • They lead nature based games, songs and activities
  • Teach trail safety and no trace behind philosophy
  • Educators are responsible for the safety and well-being of explorers during their time with HAWKs Kids. Ensure the safety of the group as they hike across streams, encounter wildlife and make their way along the trails
  • Communicate with parents prior and after programming through registration and messaging platform
  • Diffuse encounters between explorers that are not respectful or appropriate

Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelors degree in sciences or education
  • Ecology, biology or other background that lends itself to nature-based teaching
  • Imaginative and intutive educator who can share knowledge in a way that children relate and engage with.
  • Ability to identify the group’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs during hikes and programming
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
  • Ability to hike 5-8 miles with a day backpack that carries a water bladder, first aid kit, arts and craft supplies and other neccesities.
  • Fluency in region’s native plants and native animals
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Punctual
  • Current CPR certification for children and adults
  • Experience leading nature games, songs and activities
  • NOLS Wilderness First Aid certification a plus

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and best available times for an interview to niki@hawkskids.com.

 

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