Seasonal Environmental Educator

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Deadline to Apply:

Monday, May 10, 2021, 5:00pm

Address:

Cleveland, OH
United States

Job Category:

Job

Job Type:

Full-time

Part-time

Overview:

The Seasonal Environmental Educator is responsible for connecting our Preschool through Grade 8 Outdoor Adventure Campers (OAC) to nature through engaging exploration and game play. 

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

LEAD CAMPERS (75%):

  • Teach and/or facilitate all explorations and game play throughout the week for your camp group of 8 campers. (May increase up to 12 campers based on health guidelines). Supervise campers during the camp day, drop-off, lunch, and pick-up.
  • Oversee the safety of your camp group and volunteer assistant, adhering to all procedures and manage the behavior of your camp group and reduce risk by setting clear expectations, anticipating possible outdoor hazards, and utilizing age-appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Delegate tasks to your group’s designated OAC volunteer to ensure effective set-up, clean-up or monitoring of activities.

PREPARE CAMP CURRICULUM (20%):

  • Attend camp training week (June 7, 2021 – June 11, 2021) to learn camp procedures and expectations.
  • Reference NCSL lesson plans, activities and resources to plan your camp sessions. Write lesson plans for your weeks of camp to match the assigned theme.

OTHER (5%):

  • On weeks where you are not responsible for a camp group, you may be asked to teach an individual program or event. These opportunities are scheduled based on availability.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Duration:

Seasonal

How to Apply:

Email:                  careers@shakerlakes.org
Subject:               Seasonal Environmental Educator
Requirements:    Resume
Recommended: Cover Letter

You may be scheduled to work between 4 to 10 weeks during the camp season (40 hours per week for grades K - 8; 25 hours per week for Preschool). This schedule is created based on your availability, your preferences and Nature Center need.

Example Schedule:

8:00 am: Arrive at the Nature Center to Prepare for the Day
8:45 am: Report to Drop-Off Location
9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Campers on Site
2:45 pm: Report to Pick-Up Location
3:15pm/3:30pm – 4:00 pm: Clean-Up or Prepare for the Following Day