Zoo Camp Instructor, Assistant and Inclusion Specialist Positions

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Organization

Zoo Knoxville

Job Posted

January 12, 2024

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Zoo Knoxville Jobs

Careers

Contact Name

Steve McGaffin

Contact Email

smcgaffin@zooknoxville.org

Contact Phone

865-281-1383

Deadline to Apply

Location

3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr
Knoxville, TN
United States
Zoo Knoxville's Education Department is seeking Zoo Camp Instructors, Assistants and an Inclusion Specialist for our fun and popular summer day camp program. Our science and conservation-focused camps for 4-17 year-olds run Monday - Friday from 9am - 3pm with a few 3-day weeks. Camps strive to create conservation leaders by creating opportunities for learning to inspire and empower community action for wildlife and wild places.

Summary

All positions will need to attend one day of training during Spring Break Camp, the week of March 11-15 as well as the trainings on May 4th and 11th. 

Zoo Camp Instructors are responsible for prepping and teaching day camps. Campers are grouped by age: 4-5, 6-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-17. Formal or informal teaching experience is preferred. 

Zoo Camp Assistants work with the Zoo Camp Coordinator to help camp run smoothly, and may fill in for instructors if needed. Formal or informal teaching experience is preferred. 

Zoo Camp Inclusion Specialist will work with camp instructors and campers to make sure all campers have the best experience possible. Experience working with children with special needs is preferred. 

For full job descriptions and to apply, visit: https://zooknoxville.org/about/jobs/

Compensation Information

Seasonal position at $13.25/hour. Zoo Knoxville has reciprocal relationships with many local attractions for discounted or free admission for employees.