Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon, CA, is looking for unique individuals with a passion for engaging young children about the wonders of nature and the environment.
Audubon Adventures Camp is a fully inclusive outdoor camp with nine week-long sessions for children ages 4-9. Within the camp weeks there are also two weeks of Expedition Camp for grades 4-6 and half-day/week long camp for three-year-olds. Summer staff also mentor teens in our Audubon Youth Leaders program. Time commitment is 10 weeks: June 10th – August 16th.
This person will report to the Center Director and work with all staff, volunteers, students, and the community.
Teacher Naturalist responsibilities include:
- Preparing and implementing camp curriculum and coordinating camp projects;
- Preparing materials for camp and clean up materials after use;
- Mentoring Audubon Youth Leaders;
- Leading camp activities in an inclusive, engaging, and safe manner;
- Developing conservation and stewardship activities for camp participants;
- Take out trash and recycling from classrooms each week;
- Stock kitchen and bathroom supplies as used during camp;
- Additional functions as directed by supervisor;
- Additional duties that contribute to the success of a non-profit.
- Capable of creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere to awaken children's curiosity for and enjoyment of nature;
- Able to engage well with children, teens and adults, and parents;
- Experience working with children;
- Experience engaging children;
- Ability to plan and conduct nature-themed activities for children;
- Reliable, self-motivated, emotionally mature, creative and team player;
- Interest in local natural history and the outdoor environment;
- Willing to work outdoors in any weather as necessary;
- Current First Aid/CPR certification required;
- Physical Requirements: (e.g., lifting, reaching, climb, push/pull, etc.)
- Willing and able to play outdoors for extended periods of time with children;
- Occasional heavy lifting/carrying.
Salary $13-$15/hr, depending on experience, 40 hours per week