Camp Discovery Assistant Educator

Description:

The Seasonal Camp Assistant Educator helps to keep each day fluid and on track through helping to manage
supplies, set-up, clean-up, and prep of activities. The Camp Assistant Educator also help teach activities as
directed by their lead teacher, attend walking field trips as an extra chaperone and assist in the advance
preparation of activities. Assistant Educators assist in after care for campers where they oversee games, crafts
and other fun activities.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate a portion of camp activities.

• Assist with the student check in and check out process.

• Develop materials as needed.
• Take over the role of Lead Educator in the event of an excused absence.
• Aid in set-up, clean-up and prep of daily activities.

• Supervise campers in after care.
• Supervise walking field trips.
• Reorganize camp materials for the upcoming camp weeks.
• Assist with logistical items and other duties as assigned by Program Specialist.

Education & Experience Required

• A minimum of two years of experience teaching in summer camps, informal or formal classroom setting.
• Knowledge of current trends in education including project-based and inquiry-based learning.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in science, education, engineering, or art.
• Must be CPR certified.