Description: Nashville Zoo is seeking an upbeat, positive individual to instruct the summer day camp program for children ages 4-18. The Camp Counselor would be responsible for facilitating age-appropriate lessons, activities, crafts, and games that focus on animals, conservation, and the environment. Occasional work on weekends, evenings and holidays may be required. Applicants must be available May 11th through July 31st, 2020.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruct summer camps utilizing age-appropriate lessons, activities, crafts, and games

Create a positive environment that encourages active learning for campers

Communicate with other instructors, Education Department staff, teen volunteers, and zoo staff

Communicate with camp management on supplies and materials needed for crafts and activities

Other duties as assigned

Skills:

Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills; and the ability to work as part of a team

Must work well without direct supervision

Must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions

Must work well with audiences of varying ages

Knowledge of basic teaching methods as well as non-traditional techniques for early childhood development

Computer experience, including use of Microsoft Office and digital media

Ability to respond to emergency situations calmly and follow protocols

Experience interacting with the public is required

Previous experience teaching or working in a camp setting is strongly desired

Education:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree, or working towards a degree, in Education, Biology, Zoology, or other related field desired

Strong interest or background in history, museums, oral interpretation, or education desired

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Ability to work outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Ability to walk zoo grounds for long periods of time, up and downstairs, bend down, and ambulate quickly

Employee Requirements:

Prior to hire, the successful candidate must:

Submit to a criminal background check and drug screen

Provide proof of a negative TB test

Provide proof of a valid driver’s license

Other Notes:

Nashville Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.

You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application. No phone calls, please.