Nature Exploration Group Leader

The Nature Explorers Group Leader reports to the Program Coordinator and will primarily work with the half-day summer day camp program, children ages 4-5. This includes teaching camp groups each week, assisting with the development of curriculum, and assisting with the supervision of interns and volunteers. The group leader will assist with other educational programming, prep for upcoming camp weeks, assist with general facility and grounds upkeep, and other tasks assigned by the Program Coordinator or Executive Director.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead educator for a camp group each week (ages 4-6), up to 15 children per group
• Assist in curriculum development
• Assist with general management of the camp program, including helping with check-in and check-out, supervising lunch and free-time, supervise interns and volunteers.
• General upkeep of the facilities, including general cleaning and habitat maintenance as needed
• Other tasks as assigned and needed.

Candidate Requirements 

• Minimum 1 year of college, preferably working towards a degree in education, environmental education, or related field
• Knowledge of natural history and environmental topics
• Knowledge of, desire to work with, and experience working with children, including preschool through high-school
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass a criminal background and sex offender check

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be required stand for extended periods of time while leading youth, and must be able to hike on uneven and hilly terrain continuously for up to five miles during the summer heat and humidity. The employee will also be expected to sit and perform extensive keyboard work for curriculum development and parent communication. The employee is occasionally required to bend, squat, run or climb as part of duties leading youth.