The Virginia Zoo's Education Department seeks enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to facilitate the Zoo's Summer Safari Camp program hosted at the Virginia Zoo!

Summary

The Virginia Zoo’s Summer Safari Camp Instructors provide campers with a fun, safe, and educational in-person camp experience. Instructors work collaboratively to facilitate preplanned curriculum that includes STEM activities, hikes around the zoo, and behind the scenes experiences.

This is a non-exempt, seasonal position. Up to 40 hours/week Monday - Friday from 8 AM- 4:30 PM.

The full camp season is 9 weeks

Training Week: June 16 - 20
Camps: June 23 - August 22

We will consider individuals who cannot work the entire time, but entire training week is mandatory.

Camp grade levels range from K - 8th Grade.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct all Summer Safari children’s day camps using the Zoo’s pre-written curriculum.
Attend training and prepare for all camp programs including cleaning education spaces, preparing materials, reviewing lesson plans, and providing feedback on lesson plans.
Work in cooperation with full-time and part-time Zoo staff in Education and other departments
Contribute professionally to a collaborative, innovative, and energetic work environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent teaching and interpretive skills

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with children of all ages.
Background knowledge in life sciences, environmental science, education or a similar field, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Be able to work outside in the summer months in varying weather
Be able to follow all zoo safety protocols

Compensation Information

$15.50/hour