Zoo Summer Camp Teacher

Posted: February 5, 2024 by MAEE Administration

Zoo Summer Camp Teacher
Job Type	Part Time & Seasonal
Organization	Lake Superior Zoo
Job Description	Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, MN is seeking a summer camp teacher for their 2024 summer season. Each themed day camp is four days long (Monday-Thursday) and some camps repeat. Friday is a prep day for the following week. There are two Summer Camp Teachers that are sometimes assisted by interns. Ideal candidates will have prior experience teaching elementary-aged children, a strong interest in animals, and a background in biology, zoology, or ecology. Principal Duties: Summer Zoo Camp program Teach groups of 10-15 children ages 6-12 each week using camp lessons. Utilize the zoo’s exhibits, creek, and outdoor classroom to teach campers about animals and nature through animal presentations, science projects, games, art, and exploration. Improve existing summer camp lessons by creating fun, hands-on activities for a variety of ages and learning styles. Effectively manage classroom setting and outdoor activities. Prepare teaching materials and set up and clean classroom daily. Organize safe arrival and departure of children. Be a supportive team member by sharing ideas, assisting others, and participating in meetings. Miscellaneous duties Attend training to learn to properly handle animals including reptiles and invertebrates. Assist with spring programs such as outreaches, field trips, and special events. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education & Experience Requirements: B.A. or B.S. degree preferred, or minimum 3 years of college study in environmental education, biology, education, or related field. Previous experience as an informal or formal educator preferred. Competency & Knowledge Requirements: Demonstrated ability to work with children ages 6-12. Working knowledge of animals, conservation, learning styles, and interpretation. Experience with lesson plan development. Public speaking and presentation skills. Self-motivated, takes initiative. Ability to operate as a member of a team. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Required Hours and Availability: Start date negotiable; must be available part time or full time in May for training. Camps begin June 10 and end August 16; optional time off week of July 1-5. Typical work week is Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30 starting June 10. Application instructions can be found on our website: https://lszoo.org/about/employment/
Location	7210 Fremont St., Duluth, MN 55807
Expires	2024-03-01
Link	https://lszoo.org/about/employment/
MAEE Partner	Lake Superior Zoo

Part Time & Seasonal

Lake Superior Zoo

Location: 7210 Fremont St., Duluth, MN 55807

Expires: 2024-03-01

Link: https://lszoo.org/about/employment/

MAEE Partner: Lake Superior Zoo

Job Description:

Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, MN is seeking a summer camp teacher for their 2024 summer season. Each themed day camp is four days long (Monday-Thursday) and some camps repeat. Friday is a prep day for the following week. There are two Summer Camp Teachers that are sometimes assisted by interns. Ideal candidates will have prior experience teaching elementary-aged children, a strong interest in animals, and a background in biology, zoology, or ecology.

Principal Duties:

Summer Zoo Camp program
1. Teach groups of 10-15 children ages 6-12 each week using camp lessons.
2. Utilize the zoo’s exhibits, creek, and outdoor classroom to teach campers about animals and nature through animal presentations, science projects, games, art, and exploration.
3. Improve existing summer camp lessons by creating fun, hands-on activities for a variety of ages and learning styles.
4. Effectively manage classroom setting and outdoor activities.
5. Prepare teaching materials and set up and clean classroom daily.
6. Organize safe arrival and departure of children.
7. Be a supportive team member by sharing ideas, assisting others, and participating in meetings.
Miscellaneous duties
1. Attend training to learn to properly handle animals including reptiles and invertebrates.
2. Assist with spring programs such as outreaches, field trips, and special events.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience Requirements:

B.A. or B.S. degree preferred, or minimum 3 years of college study in environmental education, biology, education, or related field.
Previous experience as an informal or formal educator preferred.

Competency & Knowledge Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to work with children ages 6-12.
Working knowledge of animals, conservation, learning styles, and interpretation.
Experience with lesson plan development.
Public speaking and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, takes initiative.
Ability to operate as a member of a team.
Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Hours and Availability:

Start date negotiable; must be available part time or full time in May for training.
Camps begin June 10 and end August 16; optional time off week of July 1-5.
Typical work week is Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30 starting June 10.

Application instructions can be found on our website: https://lszoo.org/about/employment/