What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camps Garden/Nature Instructor position at Zia Family Focus Center?
About Us
Zia Family Focus Center specializes in providing a creative, fun environment for kids of differing age groups to come together, socialize, learn and interact in a spontaneous and enjoyable way. Visit www.ziafamilyfocuscenter.org for more information.
About the Summer Camps
The Zia Family Focus Center is looking for a gardening & nature instructor for summer day camps in the month of June. Our camps serve children grades K-6.
Teach campers about gardening & nature and engage them in hands-on projects. Our facility has a courtyard herb garden, a raised garden bed, and a small habitat surrounding a desert willow. Use these areas to teach kids about tending a garden and nature appreciation. ZFFC will provide tools and materials.
Summer camps are one week long, 4 hours per day. Morning camps are 9am-1pm, afternoon camps are from 1pm-5pm. Camp sizes range from 7-14 children.
You must pass an APS background and fingerprint check. Experience with elementary students required.
Responsibilities
- Create lesson plans that take into account children’s age groups and interests
- Plan and lead all activities for your camp
- Keep campers safe, supervised, and engaged
- Work with staff to address behavioral issues and conflicts
- Make sure all safety rules are followed
Skills
- Proven experience working with children
- Organizational and communication skills
- Patient and reliable
- Energetic and positive personality
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
