Spring Break After Camp Educator
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9 hours ago
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Job Summary
BASIC JOB FUNCTION
Co-lead a group of up to 18 children in fun multi-age after camp activities (3-5pm 5-6pm) based in the Everett Childrens Adventure Garden with opportunities to explore the New York Botanical Garden grounds as well as relevant classroom-based experiences (weather dependent). Establish a fun and engaging environment for after campers from Spring Break Science Camp. Develop and lead active hands-on science and nature games and activities and collaborate with camp staff team to lead activities in the Adventure Garden and throughout the NYBG landscape. Supervise and mentor 1-2 Explainers (paid teens) on daily responsibilities and duties.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Camp staff at Science Camp with activities/recess to get to know campers during their camp day
- Plan and coordinate daily and weekly after-camp program and schedule including independently planning and implementing fun and engaging excursions free play organized games and enrichment activities for the multi-age group of after campers.
- Support Explainers in their role of helping campers with daily tasks; i.e. helping campers keep track of personal items participate in large and small group activities and escorting small groups of students to the restroom
- Build strong relationships with Campers and Camp staff
- Supervise safe and orderly pick-up at end of After Camp
- Maintain close communication with Camp staff to mitigate behavioral and scheduling issues
QUALIFICATIONS
- Outgoing and friendly personality with excellent oral communications skills essential.
- Candidate must have experience teaching outdoors with large groups of children with varied learning needs as well as relevant student age group experience based on position.
- Candidate must be responsible punctual professional motivated self-starter and able to mentor others. A background in science education and/or museum studies required.
- Candidate must have experience teaching hands-on inquiry-based lessons with live plants and living organisms.
- Foreign language is helpful but not essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
WORK SCHEDULE
- This is a seasonal part-time role expected to last one month beginning March 3 2026.
- The schedule includes actively participating in co-developing lessons throughout March and April attending an orientation/training session on a weeknight in April from 46 PM (date TBD) and leading one week of camp from AprilMonday through Friday from 10AM-6PM
RATE
- $25.75 Per Hour
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department atemailprotected
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
Experience The New York Botanical Garden, New York’s iconic living museum, educational institution, and cultural attraction.
