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ANCA Job Board
The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Job Board showcases all levels of positions at nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations.
A career at a nature center offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a profession that facilitates environmental education, conservation, and community engagement. By working in this field, professionals can make a meaningful difference by providing spaces and experiences for communities to connect with the outdoors.
This job board is the only such resource specific to the nature center and outdoor school profession, and serves to support the growth of our unique field.
We update this board once per week.
Summer Camp Educator
Description
Organization: Ijams Nature CenterJob Type: Full-Time, Seasonal
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Salary: $12.00-$13.00 per hour
Program Ijams Nature Center is a 318-acre nonprofit learning center and preserve on the southern banks of the Tennessee River near Knoxville’s urban center. Ijams is seeking seasonal Summer Camp Educators to teach 8 weeks of onsite day camp for ages 6-12. Ijams summer camps provide children with opportunities to use their senses, collaborate with their peers, and explore natural communities that support human health. Each week, Summer Camp Educators will lead a small group of campers on daylong adventures around the property. A key component of this position is possessing an ability and comfort level to work with children, outside in all weather, for up to 7 hours a day. Summary The Summer Camp Educator position is responsible for delivering exceptional camp programs and ensuring the general safety, growth, and skill development of children ages 3-12. Summer Camp Educators are dedicated to connecting children with the natural world, and collaborate with other staff members to plan, lead, and implement high-quality outdoor educational and recreational programs and experiences for campers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ● Collaborate with co-educator(s) to supervise all aspects of a group of up to 15 campers each day, act as a role model and mentor to all campers, and support positive group dynamics and interactions among campers and staff. ● Co-teach camp activities, including hikes, rock scrambling, bouldering, canoeing, bird watching, wilderness education, team build
Learn more at:
https://www.ijams.org/employment
Closing Date: Is open until filled.
