Nature Explorers Summer Camp

Nature Explorers Camp Field Staff Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center’s mission is to foster experiences that inspire connection to the natural world and its many inhabitants. BEEC has been providing southeastern Vermont with quality outdoor education programs for thirty years. 

Description: BEEC’s day camp enables children between the ages of four and eleven to engage in nature exploration and discovery through inquiry, hands-on activities, lessons, games, stories, crafts and music. The position requires a creative educator and nature lover who enjoys working with children outdoors, with strong leadership and inclusion skills to meet the diverse needs of children at camp. 

Responsibilities: Create a welcoming, fun, safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for children to explore, imagine, play and learn. Plan and lead camp activities in collaboration with other camp staff. Support children with diverse needs to participate in camp activities. Carry out both planned and emergent curriculum. Set up and clean up for daily activities. Maintain materials and equipment. Administer first aid as needed. 

Qualifications: Relevant teaching experience. Compassionate, enthusiastic, friendly, patient, flexible and creative when working with children and adults. Experience supporting and meeting the diverse needs of children in the camp setting. Knowledge of and passion for the natural world. Ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to work outdoors, in variable weather conditions. Reliable and professional. (No-one entirely meets all qualifications, if you’re interested in the position please let us know why you think you would be a good fit.) 

Requirements: All camp staff are required to currently have or be willing to obtain: personal transportation, First Aid / CPR certification, ability to pass a national background check. 

Dates and hours: Summer camp takes place over eight weeks from June 24th to August 16th, with training days during the week of June 17th. Camp hours for staff are 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Preference will be given to an individual that can work all 8 weeks of the summer. Please state in your application if you are only available for specific weeks of the summer. 

To apply: Please send your letter of interest and resume to Kristina@beec.org. Positions are open until they are filled. We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you! 

Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) 
802-257-5785   www.BEEC.org 
PO Box 2318 / 1221 Bonnyvale Rd
West Brattleboro VT 05303