Summer Camp Counselor Position

Position Summary:
Develop and present activities for children using zoo exhibits, animal artifacts, and classroom discovery stations. Facilitate daily events such as snacks, crafts, story reading and clean up.

Minimum requirements:

" 2 years working with children in formal or informal education setting
" 2 years cumulative college level course work
" Some background in science preferred

" Basic first aid certification preferred

Type of Position & Compensation:
Full-time Temporary position (40 hrs/wk for 12 weeks)
Dependent on enrollment.
Pay rate is $8/hour.

Required knowledge skills and abilities:

" Ability to create age appropriate, active, fun learning activities for children
" Ability to work as a team member
" Understanding of basic ecology concepts
" Excellent child management skills

 

Responsibilities:

" Assist with planning and implementation of the camp schedule and activities
" Provide an educational, recreational, and safe summer experience for participants
" Work cooperatively with all zoo staff
" Attend to the health and safety of the students at all times
" Support all Zoo Camp, Oregon Zoo and Metro policies
" Prepare supplies, site set-up and clean-up, and other tasks necessary for running camp

 

Specific Duties:

" Have lesson plans and preparations completed Friday before the following week's sessions
" Be aware of and prepared for any health problems listed on students' registrations
" Arrive on time to make necessary preparations and plans with the camp staff team
" Create opportunities for all students to be successful and have a positive social experience, especially seeking out and helping shy children to find a comfortable peer group
" Respond to disruptive behaviors
" Promote positive attitudes towards environmental awareness through well-planned activities and through personal example
" Inform Camp Specialist of any problem or incident that might be of concern to parents, students, or staff
" Accept direction, instruction and assigned responsibilities from the Camp Director and/or Camp Specialist as determined necessary for a safe and effective program
" Consistently project a positive, friendly attitude to all students and fellow staff

 

Responsible To:

Counselors will be directly responsible to the Camp Director and the Camp Specialist. Camp Director is responsible to the Education Program Coordinator and the Education Division Manager.

 

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Education Division
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland OR 97221
or fax: 503-220-5712

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