Camp Instructor

Come work a summer at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks, Alaska as a Camp Habitat Instructor! Instructors are responsible for the complete lesson planning (curriculum provided), leadership, and supervision for one group of 10-12 children per week. Groups range in age from 4 - 5 (pre-school) and 6 - 11 years old (day camp). Instructors develop, organize and implement developmentally appropriate, fun, and educational activities to facilitate children’s exploration and discovery of nature!

Camp Habitat is a nature education & ecology camp for children ages 4-11. Campers learn about the natural history of Interior Alaska through an engaging outdoor education curriculum. They will explore Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge through themes that include plants, birds, fish and human interactions with the environment.

Qualifications Desired:
▪ Sincere enjoyment and respect for children and nature
▪ Experience teaching and/or working with children
▪ Strong ability to plan ahead and facilitate a week’s activities
▪ General knowledge of ecological processes, Alaskan flora and fauna, basic outdoor skills, and sound environmental practices
▪ Flexibility, enthusiasm, and the desire and ability to make environmental education a fun, experiential journey of discovery
▪ 18+ and have a valid driver’s license
▪ Must pass a background check upon hire

Other Responsibilities:
▪ Participate in staff training sessions, and become familiar with Creamer’s Field Refuge
▪ Work as a team to communicate well with the Director, fellow staff, and volunteers
▪ Prepare lessons based on the Camp Habitat curriculum
▪ Attend and participate in staff meetings
▪ Assure a safe physical & psychologically supportive environment for all children
▪ Other duties as assigned by the Director

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and list of three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) to [email protected], or mail to the Friends of Creamer's Field at PO Box 81065, Fairbanks, Alaska 99708, or drop it off at the Creamer’s Field Farmhouse at 1300 College Rd. 

For more information call or email the Camp Habitat Director at (907) 888 7304 or [email protected]