After Camp Educator (Summer)

Bronx, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Basic Job Functions

Lead a group of up to 18 children in fun multi-age after camp activities (3-5pm 5-6pm) with opportunities to explore the New York Botanical Garden grounds as well as relevant outdoor classroom-based experiences (weather dependent). Establish a fun and engaging environment for after campers from Science Camp and Edible Academy Camp to learn and play together. Develop and lead active hands-on science and nature games and activities and collaborate with camp staff team to lead activities throughout the NYBG landscape. Supervise and mentor 2 Camp Assistants (college students) on daily responsibilities and duties.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Assist Camp staff at Nature/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 science/nature-based activities for the 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

Must be able to commit to actively participating in orientation/training June 22-July 2 2026 9am-5pm and leading 3-6 weeks of after camp July 6- July 24 2026-(entering grades Pre-K-6^th grade) and/or August 3-August 21 2026 (entering grades Pre-K-8^th grade); 10am-6pm schedule.

Rate:

$25.75 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department atemailprotected

Required Experience:

Basic Job FunctionsLead a group of up to 18 children in fun multi-age after camp activities (3-5pm 5-6pm) with opportunities to explore the New York Botanical Garden grounds as well as relevant outdoor classroom-based experiences (weather dependent). Establish a fun and engaging environment for afte...