Summer Camp Educator

Position Title: Summer Camp Educator                           

Supervisor: Development and Education Manager

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Position Summary: Delivery of education programming for Sound Salmon Solutions at our Salish Scientists Summer Camp. This is an in-person position at the Willow Creek Salmon and Watershed Education Center in Edmonds, WA. 

Hours: 136 hours per work term. Hours include a training days on July 7th and 8th and summer camp weeks, which are July 13th – 17th, July 27th – 31st, August 10th – 14th. M-Th hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm. Fridays are an early release day 8:00am – 2:00pm. The selected candidate must be available for all the dates listed above.

Job Requirements:

• Submit information required and pass a background check for working with children, schools and interns
• Valid first aid and CPR certification

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older 
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable personality with the ability to receive feedback and have a growth mindset
• Ability to navigate difficult outdoor classroom situations, including students and parents
• Ability to maintain accurate records with an attention to detail
• Proficient in the Google suite as well as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and competent with social media 
• Strong interest in the recovery of salmon and their habitat
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal oversight as well as part of a team 
• Punctual and prepared for daily tasks
• Able to work outside for long periods in a variety of weather conditions (reasonable disability accommodations will be provided if needed)
• Experience working in an outdoor, environmental summer camp setting

Responsibilities:

A.  Education 

• Deliver salmon, water quality, and stewardship education lessons to camp participants ranging from 3rd to 5th grade and 5th to 7th grade, including both team-teaching and solo teaching
• Assist with classroom management in an outdoor setting
• Support a fun, engaging, and educational summer camp experience for all campers
• Assist in lesson planning, preparation, and clean-up
• Document education lesson data for tracking & reporting purposes
• Provide support to the Education Program as needed
• Report any incidents, supply shortages, or program needs ASAP to the supervisor(s)
• Assist with program development

B. Miscellaneous

• Positively engage with camper parents and families
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor(s)