Summer Camp Teacher

Description

Are you ready to spend your summer inspiring young explorers? As a Summer Day Camp Teacher, you will teach and lead the daily activities for the Summer Day Camp. The Summer Day Camp is a summer program in which 21 campers ages 5-12 explore the Garden weekly through stories, games, art projects, cooking, and garden activities. 

The camp will be conducted on weekdays from June 1 to July 24, with one-week breaks from June 15 to 19 and from June 29 to July 3.

Summer camp teachers will report to work on May 28 and 29 for an orientation. During the six weeks of camp weeks, teachers will work 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. More information about the Summer Camp can be found at https://atlantabg.org/classes-education/garden-camps/. 

Key Responsibilities

Summer Camp Teachers work with the Youth Programs Coordinator to organize and lead campers in art projects, games, cooking and learning activities. Additionally, Summer Camp Teachers prepare the projects for each day, clean-up, and meet and greet parents. The majority of activities will be interactive, and we will spend as much time as possible outdoors. 

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in teaching or assisting in a program serving children ages 5-12 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• An enthusiasm for the outdoors and the natural world
• Comfortable with cooking fresh fruits and vegetables
• CPR and first aid certification a plus  
• Preference will be given to candidates with environmental education experience 
• Satisfactory background and sexual offender registry checks
• Successful interview for shortlisted candidates

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABG Core Values

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind. 
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden.
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone.
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication.
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard.