What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Educator position at The Museum of Life and Science?
Location
Museum of Life and Science
About the Organization
The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina's top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100 the highest possible score.
Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs.
In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Seasonal
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Description
Position Objective : Camp Educators oversee the general success and safety of camp groups by implementing weekly science curriculums designed for PreK-8th grade children. While coordinating with Camp Counselors, Camp Volunteers, and Camp leadership, educators are responsible to plan daily schedules, lead educational activities, and manage the group and classroom environment.
Responsibilities :
- Lead hands-on informal science activities for campers
Topics including nature discovery, tinkering, space, and animal behavior / care
Provide caretakers appropriate feedback at camper pick-up and drop-off to ensure successful camp experience.
Demonstrate compassion and empathy while utilizing positive behavior techniques to ensure campers with diverse needs and backgrounds follow safety and community guidelines
Design and scheduling of individual camp activities
Facilitate daily team meetings with Counselors to outline the day's activities, discuss group management plans, address emergent issues
Virtual Trainings - 2 weekdays a week throughout May
Mid-Summer evaluation materials
Actual pay Rate : $16.00 / hour
Position Requirements
Qualifications :
Desired :
For technology-based camps :
Important Note . . . Camp Staff do not have to work the entire summer schedule, but will be asked to work a minimum of 5 weeks. Applicants will be asked to detail their summer availability during the interview process, and preference will be given to those able to work more weeks. First time staff are expected to work the week of June 30- July 4 (Camp is held on July 4).
Shift
Days
Pay Range
16.00 / hour
EOE Statement
The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!
Category
Education
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $16
