The Audubon Center in Greenwich opened in 1942 as the National Audubon Society’s first environmental education center in the United States. The 285-acre sanctuary has approximately seven miles of trails that lead to a hardwood forest, old fields, a lake, streams and vernal ponds. Each year, over tens of thousands of adults and children visit Audubon to hike and participate in school, family and adult programs, including citizen science surveys and counts, land stewardship projects, summer camps, lectures and presentations, and natural history and ecology education programs. Ultimately, our programs give people the information they need to make informed decisions about how they interact with nature. Through education, public policy, and science, we hope to build a culture of conservation and environmental stewards for now and in the future.
The Greenwich Audubon Center in Greenwich, CT provides the opportunity to work in a day camp setting with children ages 5 to 15. Camp runs for eight weeks and campers spend time exploring the meadows, ponds, and forests at the Audubon Center. Summer Camp Educators will work with the Camp Director and Audubon Education Specialists to develop lesson plans for assigned grade group (K-1, 2-3, 4-5). You will conduct daily hikes, crafts, and other activities with a group of up to 15 children, while maintaining a safe, fun, and educational environment. Each Head Summer Camp Educator will work with and supervise an Assistant Summer Educator and Volunteer Educator, as assigned by the Camp Director.
This position begins on June 18, 2018, and includes a week of staff training from June 18 to June 22. Summer Nature Day Camp begins on June 25 and ends on August 17. The daily work hours are 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday. During the week of August 13, work hours are 3:30pm-9:30pm. Camp will not be held on July 4, 2018.
- Attend a week-long camp training led by Audubon Greenwich’s Education staff
- Develop and implement seven weeks of ecology/nature-based curriculum
- Teach a group of up to 15 children for day-long sessions
- Provide a fun, educational experience for children during camp
- Maintain the safety and well-being of all camp participants
- Maintain a respectful and collegial team environment with fellow staff
- Knowledge of local ecology and natural history
- Ability to teach natural history concepts, as well as the desire to work outdoors and lead hikes
- Experience working with children preferred
- Strong oral communication skills, especially when speaking with camp parents and/or guardians
- Ability to work well as part of the team
- Must be able to commit to the entire period of work
- Must have current immunizations/medical forms; CPR and First Aid certification a plus