Assistant Educator, Edible Academy Camp
Basic Job Functions |
Assist with the logistics and implementation of the summer camps at the Edible Academy. Each session (July or August) comprises a three-week long camp, featuring garden-based enrichment activities related to culinary, arts, and sustainability, themes. Campers enroll in advance, with participants ranging in age from 5 to 10 years old. Assistant Educators help with program setup and cleanup, support facilitation of activities throughout the day, including gardening activities, science projects, games, cooking, and art, as well as, aid with participant supervision during recess periods. Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives and actively helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution. |
Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesDaily setup of program spaces with necessary supplies and equipment. Daily cleanup of program spaces, organization of materials, during and after each session. Assist with participant check in and dismissal procedures. Support program activity facilitation throughout the camp day, including gardening, science, and art projects. Assist with promoting positive camper interactions throughout each program day. Share games and activities with campers during program recess periods. Qualifications Applicant should have experience working with children, an interest in gardening and teaching, as well as excellent communication and organizational abilities. Applicants must be professional and mature. Pay rate : $18/hr - $20/hr If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected]. EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans |