Seasonal Summer Camp Educator

Title: Summer Camp Educator

Position Reports to: Senior Programs Manager

Employment Type: Seasonal

Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week. Orientation is on May 19th, followed by a regular work schedule of Monday-Friday from May 27th - August 8th.

Hourly Rate: $18.00

About Butterfly Pavilion: At Butterfly Pavilion, (BP) we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. Whether it is providing unique, firsthand learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.

Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:

• Make Science Cool
• Love What You Do
• Go Above and Beyond
• Lead Change
• Know Your Stuff
• Be Positive
• Welcome All

These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

Position Summary: The Summer Camp Educator is responsible for leading all aspects of a camp classroom during the 2025 Summer Camp season. The Summer Camp Educator will successfully teach curriculum and monitor a room of up to 25 learners in ages 5-9. The Summer Camp Educator is also responsible for completing State childcare license trainings and adhering to the requirements of the facility childcare licensure.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Lead all functions of daily camp programming including implementation and logistics onsite at Butterfly Pavilion.
• Teach interactive nature-based summer camps to youth, ages 5 - 9.
• Work collaboratively with co-counselors in providing and implementing camp curriculum and activities as needed.
• Use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to camp participants.
• Implement all policies & procedures to meet the State license requirements.
• Effectively manage classroom of 25 children.
• Attend required branch and facility meetings as needed.
• Medication Administration for all children that require medication in camp (Training will be provided).

Competencies:

• Build relationships
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Detail-oriented
• Communication skills
• Department knowledge
• Decision-making
• Initiative
• Time management skills

Position Requirements and Experience:

• Basic knowledge and interest in the environment and wildlife
• Comfortable interacting with school-aged children and parents
• Enthusiastic, fun, and patient

Additional Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with groups of school-aged children in a camp, school, or childcare setting is preferred
• Multilingual candidates are preferred

Must be able to work the following dates:

• Mandatory Butterfly Pavilion Onboarding: May 19th
• Summer Camp Educator Training: May 27th - May 30th
• Summer Camp at Butterfly Pavilion : June 2nd - August 8th, Monday through Friday
• Additional meetings may be required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the position will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• At Butterfly Pavilion, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time.

• While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and stand, use their hands and fingers, to handle/feel/grasp. The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee should be able to lift, carry any items up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply:

Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for open positions and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or veteran status.

Applicants must submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Position is open until filled. No phone calls or drop in's please.

• Subject to Criminal Background Check, CBI/FBI reports, and all Child Care License Requirements


• Complete Fingerprint Background Check by April 19th, 2025


• Complete Trails background check by April 19th, 2025

Salary : $18 - $18