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Description
The Irvine Nature Center is a non-profit educational organization that offers summer nature camp opportunities to children ages 2 to 17. Camp counselors are trained to lead hands-on environmental education activities on-site and off-site in field, forest, garden and stream environments.
MAJORS: Natural sciences, education or related fields
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead 10 or fewer campers on nature explorations based on pre-determined lesson plan Assist with daily camp preparations Assist in supervision of lunch and swim times Provide input in the planning of camp activities
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or higher education Work experience with children, preferably in a camp setting Strong interest in and experience in natural history subjects a plus Ability to interpret and fulfill natural history lesson plan objectives Good communication skills Certification in first aid/CPR [paid by Irvine]; life guarding and canoe instruction desirable but not required Criminal background check (paid by Irvine) Your own transportation
WHAT WILL I RECEIVE?Training in natural history and teaching techniques Experience teaching children outdoors $8.00/hour
TIME COMMITMENTMonday - Friday; typically 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Some sessions require one overnight campout Camp season runs from June 12 until August 4 Required training is June 5 - June 9 (all day)
TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to:
Irvine Nature Center
8400 Greenspring Avenue,
Stevenson, MD 21153