Camp Instructor

Camp Habitat is a nature education and ecology camp for kids located at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge on College Road in Fairbanks, Alaska. Instructors are responsible for the complete curriculum planning, 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). 

Instructor 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
• Plan all camp sessions and assist with everyday logistics
• Supervise Counselors and volunteers
• Assure a safe physical & psychologically supportive environment for all children
• Other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications Desired

• Enrolled in or graduate of college within the field of outdoor education, education, natural science, or related field
• 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
• Ability to deal effectively and patiently with discipline
• Must pass a background check upon hire

Dates

• June 8-10 (9:30AM - 5:30PM), Training/Planning Days
• June 13-17 (12PM - 4:30PM) & June 20-24 (8AM - 12:30PM), Pre-school Camps (ages 4-5)
• June 27-29 (9:30AM - 5:30PM), Training/Planning Days
• July 11-15 & July 18 - 22 (8:30AM - 4:30PM), Day Camp (ages 6-11)
• July 26 & 27 (10:00AM – 2:00PM), Clean-Up/De-Brief Days

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter, resumé, and list of three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) to camphabitat@gmail.com or bring it in to the Farmhouse Visitor's Center at Creamer's Field, 1300 College Road.

For more information call or email the Camp Habitat Interim Director Bennett Wong, at (907) 888 7304 or email: camphabitat@gmail.com 

Visit the Camp Habitat site for more information: https://friendsofcreamersfield.org/camp-habitat/