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Summer Day Camp Assistant

Posted: April 16, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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Summer Day Camp Assistant
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Job Description

Summer Day Camp Assistant

OVERVIEW:

Work with small groups of children (ages 5-14) creating a positive day camp experience and fun-filled nature-based adventures. Accompany campers on hikes, facilitate camp activities within the Arboretum. Assist lead instructor with set-up, clean-up and other preparations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Communicate with, and support lead instructor in creating a positive day camp experience for every camp participant.
  • Enthusiastically help children explore camp content, make friends, and have fun.
  • Manage behavior issues, paying attention to the social and emotional safety of each child.
  • Maintain a safe and fun learning environment for campers, following safety procedures in emergencies.
  • Communicate positively and appropriately with parents/adults/volunteers.
  • Set-up, clean-up and preparation of snacks as directed.
  • Offer feedback for improvement
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enthusiasm for working with kids with patience & a sense of humor
  • The desire to work in a natural setting (mix of indoors and outdoors in all weather)
  • Previous experience working with children in community or education program
  • Love of plants and the natural world, and an excitement to inspire that love in others
  • Demonstrated leadership or participation in team or group activities
  • Classes in child development or other training related to working with children and families
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to walk, bend, and lift 20 pounds, working indoors and outdoors
  • Must successfully pass a background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Teaching experience in classroom and/or outdoor settings
  • College coursework and/or work experience related to horticulture, natural sciences, nutrition, agriculture, youth development, youth education or related field.
  • Experience teaching in outdoor education or informal education settings.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, horticulture, natural sciences or related field

WORK SCHEDULE:

Varied schedule available between  6/14 - 8/19

Hours: 15-40 hours/week (will vary from week to week)

PAY RANGE: $13/hr

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To apply, e-mail resume, cover letter, and references to: Day Camp Program Coordinator:

Malia Brandt-  leck0012@umn.edu

 

Location Chaska, MN
Expires 2021-05-31
Link https://arb.umn.edu/
MAEE Partner Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Summer Day Camp Assistant
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Location: Chaska, MN
Expires: 2021-05-31
Link: https://arb.umn.edu/
MAEE Partner: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Job Description:

Summer Day Camp Assistant

OVERVIEW:

Work with small groups of children (ages 5-14) creating a positive day camp experience and fun-filled nature-based adventures. Accompany campers on hikes, facilitate camp activities within the Arboretum. Assist lead instructor with set-up, clean-up and other preparations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Communicate with, and support lead instructor in creating a positive day camp experience for every camp participant.
  • Enthusiastically help children explore camp content, make friends, and have fun.
  • Manage behavior issues, paying attention to the social and emotional safety of each child.
  • Maintain a safe and fun learning environment for campers, following safety procedures in emergencies.
  • Communicate positively and appropriately with parents/adults/volunteers.
  • Set-up, clean-up and preparation of snacks as directed.
  • Offer feedback for improvement
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enthusiasm for working with kids with patience & a sense of humor
  • The desire to work in a natural setting (mix of indoors and outdoors in all weather)
  • Previous experience working with children in community or education program
  • Love of plants and the natural world, and an excitement to inspire that love in others
  • Demonstrated leadership or participation in team or group activities
  • Classes in child development or other training related to working with children and families
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to walk, bend, and lift 20 pounds, working indoors and outdoors
  • Must successfully pass a background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Teaching experience in classroom and/or outdoor settings
  • College coursework and/or work experience related to horticulture, natural sciences, nutrition, agriculture, youth development, youth education or related field.
  • Experience teaching in outdoor education or informal education settings.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, horticulture, natural sciences or related field

WORK SCHEDULE:

Varied schedule available between  6/14 - 8/19

Hours: 15-40 hours/week (will vary from week to week)

PAY RANGE: $13/hr

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To apply, e-mail resume, cover letter, and references to: Day Camp Program Coordinator:

Malia Brandt-  leck0012@umn.edu

 

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