What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Teacher position at Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc?
Description
PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: Teach and lead the daily activities for its Summer Day Camp. The Summer Day Camp is a summer program in which 21 campers ages 5-12 explore the Garden weekly through stories, games, art projects, cooking, and garden activities. The camp will be conducted weekdays from June 2 to July 25 with one-week breaks June 16 - 20 and June 30 - 4.
Summer camp teachers will report to work on May 29 and 30 for an orientation. During the six weeks of camp weeks, teachers will work 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. More information about the Summer Camp can be found at https://atlantabg.org/classes-education/garden-camps/.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Summer Camp Teachers work with the Youth Programs Coordinator to organize and lead campers in art projects, games, cooking and learning activities. Additionally, Summer Camp Teachers prepare the projects for each day, clean-up, and meet and greet parents. The majority of activities will be interactive and we will spend as much time as possible outdoors.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in teaching or assisting in a program serving children ages 5-12
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- An enthusiasm for the outdoors and the natural world
- Comfortable with cooking fresh fruits and vegetables
- CPR and first aid certification a plus
- Preference will be given to candidates with environmental education experience
- Satisfactory background and sexual offender registry checks
- Successful interview for shortlisted candidates
The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.
It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
