ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Daily supervision of Zoo Camp participants and teen volunteers.
• Implements lesson plans that correlate with weekly learning objectives and themes.
• Develops and facilitates games, activities and crafts for class participants.
• Supports Assistant Instructors in supervising and evaluating teen volunteers.
• Ensures the safety of campers, staff and Zoo guests at all times.
• Maintains a clean and organized Zoo Camp environment.
• Works effectively as a member of a dynamic team.
• Interacts with Zoo guests and staff courteously, notifying appropriate personnel about challenges and successes.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMITMENT:

Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, for the entire camp season from June to mid-August.

            EDUCATION:

2+ years pursuing a degree in an education or science related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of paid experience working with children in a formal or informal educational setting.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver information to groups.
• Highly motivated, innovative, organized and proactive.
• Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• The San Francisco Zoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply.
• Experience working with children with special needs is a plus.
• Formal coursework in education, biology, zoology or environmental studies preferred.
• Experience working with and giving guidance to youth volunteers preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Teaching credential is a plus, but not required.

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, squat, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands for grasping, fine work and assembly, reaching, kneeling, or twisting.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to push/pull, crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 

Summer Zoo Camp will run Monday through Friday from June 8th through August 14th, 2020.  Mandatory training will take place the week of June 1st.

APPLICATION:  Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org.  Please attach a cover letter with your resume.