Seasonal Summer Camp Instructor

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Seasonal Summer Camp Instructor

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated and motivated Summer Camp Instructor to champion AHS's core values of Innovation, Compassion, and Excellence. If you are a talented individual, please continue to read more now!

Department: Education and Outreach

Location: Papago Park Campus

Status: Seasonal Part-time

FLSA: Non-exempt

Schedule: Camps (including prep times) run weekdays from 7 AM – 4:45 PM, with Instructors averaging 35 hours per week. Mandatory Camp training May 26th – May 31st (evenings)

Reports To: Education Supervisor

Supervises: N/A

A Day in the Life:

Seasonal Summer Camp Instructors are responsible for providing a variety of unique learning opportunities during an intensive eight-week youth Summer Camp program. You'll assume the role of AHS ambassador as you guide youth ages 5-17 through a variety of weeklong day camp program modules. You are responsible for the safety, well-being, and engagement of AHS Summer Camp children through facilitation of interpretive education programs. You must be comfortable working independently, in small group settings, and as part of a larger team to implement classroom curriculum and must handle and present live animals, including snakes and invertebrates. All Summer Camp Instructors will work cooperatively with volunteer Junior Camp Counselors, and other departments to create a successful summer camp experience.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card
• One or more years of combined experience working with children in a formal education, natural science, or environmental education setting.
• One or more years of customer service experience required.
• Experience presenting thematically based interpretive programs or classes to audience of all ages.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with high energy and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use positive techniques to manage disruptions among youth.
• Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with animal care and proper handling techniques.
• Flexibility in dealing with program delivery and changes in deadlines and operation protocol.
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Provide high quality group management, supervision, behavior management, and create a safe and welcoming social and learning environment for youth ages 5-17.
• Maintain a high-energy level and retain an enthusiastic approach to providing experiences for children while facilitating a repetitive curriculum.
• Effectively execute summer camp inquiry-based curriculum for children including daily transitional activities like song and games, and reflection activities to ensure processing of curriculum content.
• Facilitate scheduled mission-driven programs using a variety of animals, technology, and art media.
• Effectively draw and retain students through enthusiastic teaching, skills, and patience.
• Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations as established by AHS and the Education and Outreach department.
• Prepare daily activities and set up teaching spaces, including classrooms, labs, and lunch spaces.
• Possess general knowledge of animals, both domestic and wild, and a strong desire to increase knowledge in these areas.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of all education animal enclosures and equipment.
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical temperature controlled classroom environment.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

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