This position is required Monday – Friday, 7:45 – 3:30. There will be a brief weekly staff meeting on Tuesday afternoons that may require teachers staying beyond 3:30pm.

Job Requirements:

College degree

Background in education or environmental and wildlife topics preferred.

Experience teaching elementary-school children.

 Abilities and Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Strong curriculum and lesson development skills.
3. Confident classroom management.
4. Ability to supervise children effectively in a public space.
4. Ability to work with and mentor teen volunteers effectively.
5. Organizational skills.
6. Detail oriented.
7. Team player.

 Duties and Responsibilities: Summer Safari Day Camp Teachers manage all aspects of each camp to which they are assigned. The responsibilities of this position will include:

1. Lead full-day week-long camp(s).
2. Develop detailed, daily lesson plans using the FONZ template and submit for review at least two weeks prior to camp start date.
3. Provide varied, educational, hands-on experiences to campers utilizing Zoo resources.
4. Lead daily Zoo walks.
5. Supervise campers and class aides at all times.
6. Delegate tasks to teenaged class aides and give them a positive volunteer experience.
7. Keep all classrooms neat and organized.
8. Attend both mandatory training sessions (May 16 and May 30).
9. Other duties as assigned.

Contact to receive contract bid packet: Molly Luby,  FONZ Camp Director (lubym@si.edu;) 202-633-4490

Application Materials: Request for Quote, cover letter, and resume