Job Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SPRING
- Plan and lead activities for two After-School Programs.
- Develop and facilitate garden-based activities for Spring Break Camp.
- Teach Garden Classroom Field Trips for grades Pre.K-6 using YGP’s curriculum. During a Garden Classroom field trip, each intern will teach approximately 12 students (half of a class) for 90 minutes.
- Co-facilitate any other field trips (Middle/High School Classes, etc.) either with another intern or another staff member.
- Interns may also have the opportunity to build on pre-existing curriculum or develop new curriculum.
SUMMER
- Four interns will work as a cohesive team to run YGP’s nine-week Summer Camp program.
- Interns will receive an in-depth training prior to leading the Summer Camp program; including behavior management techniques, discipline policies, and more.
- All interns will plan, organize, and lead the Summer Camp program with guidance and support from the Youth Programs Director. Daily Summer Camp responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensure overall smoothness of the Summer Camp day including safety of campers; enforce YGP discipline policies with campers; prepare materials for activities and snacks; manage groups of children while building relationships/rapport with them; teach two-three 45 minute activities per day with co-instructors; encourage campers to learn, have fun, and connect with the garden; communicate with parents/guardians regarding campers’ behavior, etc.
- Each intern will play a role in the instruction and development of Summer Camp weeks. This includes, but is not limited to: creating experiential, fun, and educational activities related to each Summer Camp theme; submitting detailed activity plans beforehand—planning time will be provided in the spring; sharing and coaching co-instructors in regards to your activities; providing positive and constructive feedback to co-workers.
OTHER
- Interns should expect to work 35 hours per week on average during the spring (schedule varies) and 45 hours per week on average during the summer (M-F, 8am-5pm).
- Interns should expect to be outside the majority of the day.
- YGP is involved in a series of local community events and fundraisers that interns will be required to work or attend beyond normal work hours.
- Interns will be certified in CPR and First Aid; certification opportunity will be provided if applicant is not already certified.
- Interns are expected to be a positive and enthusiastic team member throughout the duration of the internship.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
• Gain experience teaching elementary-aged students • Build your teaching skill set by leading hands-on science lessons • Learn about how a garden can be used as a teaching tool • Make relationships with students, teachers, summer campers, and families • Write and implement creative lessons and activities • Have opportunities to connect children with gardens, food, and community • Community event/workshop involvement • And more!