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Camp Instructor - Seasonal

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Camp Instructor - Seasonal

La Mesa, CA +35 locations
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Seasonal (June - August) Part-Time (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm) $17.00 an hour Do you enjoy educating and supervising a class of children in a day camp setting while implementing humane education and science-based curriculum? Apply now for a fun filled summer at the renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center. As a Camp Instructor you will attend to the safety and well being of animals, clients, and volunteers by organizing setup and cleanup of program spaces and monitor children's interaction with live animals in a positive environment using positive group management techniques. You will also gain experience in supervising and directing teenage volunteer aides and positive interaction in dealing with clients. POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMP INSTRUCTOR: The Camp Instructor must be at least 18 years old with a minimum high school diploma and experience teaching and supervising children ages 4-12 years in classroom or group environment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling small mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and hoof stock, an upbeat attitude, enthusiastic personality and a strong sense of professionalism. Preferably someone with experience teaching outdoor, humane, or zoo education classes with a knowledge of interpretive techniques, learning styles, and child development stages. Ability to use positive techniques for handling disruptive people of any age and flexible with unplanned changes to presentations. Position requires strong written and verbal skills and public speaking. Employee must demonstrate ability to work effectively with others (including co-workers, customers, and others) by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; and addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.

  • Industry
    Human Resources
  • Locations
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