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Organization
Job Posted
March 21, 2022
Job Category
Remote
No
Location
United States
Summary
Spend your Summer Outside with TFT!
Tree Frog Treks is a popular, well-loved, San Francisco based nature and science education company. For 20 years TFT has been bringing hands-on wild-science programming to San Francisco schools, libraries and birthday parties. Throughout the summer, TFT campers explore nature in SF with the expert guidance of our energetic group of interpretive naturalists. Campers meet each morning in 1 of 5 public parks in San Francisco, from which they launch into all reaches of the city to discover local animal residents, magical feats of science and physics, and to enjoy learning and growing within a community of peers! Campers will also interact with live animal ambassadors. The experience of handling reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and insects helps bring science to life for our campers, and provides the unique opportunity to learn about and connect with local and exotic creatures and habitats.
Work with Reptiles and More!
At Tree Frog Treks we will introduce you to our live, rescued reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Meet Pablo the Bearded Dragon, and Spots the Leopard Gecko. Come face to face with frogs, salamanders, lizards, snakes and spiders! Get a snake massage from Blondie the Burmese Python! Seen above!
Our “Animal Ambassadors” are invaluable resources that help children appreciate the great diversity of life around us. Our hope is that with every exciting encounter, kids and adults alike will work even harder to save, preserve and maintain our home and all its inhabitants.
Qualities That support this role:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field, and a background in science, art, or environmental education. May be working towards a degree with appropriate experience working with kids.
- Must be comfortable carrying a backpack with supplies for the day and hiking, bussing, walking and swimming RAIN OR SHINE in San Francisco!
- Teaching experience, preferably in an outdoor setting.
- Must be able to maintain constant positive attitude and enthusiasm.
- Handle/use scientific supplies and materials in a responsible manner.
- Bring creativity and innovative thinking to the program while also adhering to the structured program model.
- Must be willing to handle live reptiles and amphibians in a respectful and safe manner.
- Interest in nature, passion for working with youth, and desire to promote hands-on, experiential learning is a must!
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
- Participate in scheduled camp and first aid training.
- Be responsible for adhering to camp schedule and arriving on time to assigned events.
- Behave in a professional manner and adhere to Tree Frog Treks policies and procedures.
Full Day Camp, 1st-5th Grade, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Starting wage -$25/Hr, Expected $1100 - $1200 per week
How to apply:
If you love working with kids, are enthusiastic about science and nature, and believe you personify some of the qualities listed here,
Please send your Letter of interest and Resume to:
David Peterson
David@TreeFrogTreks.com