Outdoor Literacy Educator

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Organization

BookTrails

Job Posted

January 9, 2024

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Annmarie Blodgett

Contact Email

annmarie@steamboatbooktrails.org

Contact Phone

8554266587

Deadline to Apply

Location

Steamboat Springs, CO
United States
Have fun this summer and work for an environmental organization by teaching youth in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. BookTrails is an exciting organization that offers unique early-education programs promoting environmental awareness taught through reading, writing, and art. We are seeking Outdoor Reading Guides, Science Guides, and interns to join our summer programming team for BookTrails Camp. Staff will gain experience in many sectors of the organization—administration and organization, camp logistics and planning, and most importantly, teaching environmental education in an outdoor setting. Guides and interns will teach camp lessons, plan and schedule activities, and help our students form positive connections with both reading and the outdoors. Staff will also have the opportunity to spend a few weeks at our overnight camp location, as well as camping trips and rafting trips with the campers throughout Northern Colorado. An unforgettable experience is guaranteed, as well as an excellent spring-board towards your next career choice. Spend your summer exploring the beautiful Colorado wilderness while teaching children and providing them with a nature experience of a lifetime.

Summary

  • Create, prepare, and lead literacy activities and lessons for school-aged children that relate to camp themes
  • Co-organize logistical aspects of the day, including transportation needs and planning special field trips,
  • Provide one-on-one reading and writing help for students
  • Communicate with the director about issues and updates relating to: staff, campers, logistics, parents, emergencies/ safety issues, etc
  • Communicate with parents about their child’s successes and progress, as well as any behavioral issues
  • Assist with morning and afternoon sign-in/out
  • Science and Reading Guides will act as mentors/ supervisors for our team of 4 interns 

Compensation Information

  • $6,500 salary for the period of June 1st- August 12th (1 week of staff training, 8 weeks of camp, and help days). Guides will receive an end of summer bonus as well as extra pay for working weeklong overnight camps. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and will include nights at our overnight sight. No camp is held on weekends except preparations needed for camp on Monday. Staff will spend some weeks (M-F) at our overnight site where room and board will be provided.
  • Housing is provided in a shared room with other BookTrails employees. (2BD/ 2 BA apartments with 4 total employees living there.
  • Pro deals for gear.
  • Invaluable learning experience in fields of natural ecology, local Colorado history, and early-childhood education, fun camping trips!
  • Excellent resume builder and references—opportunity to continue with organization.