Summer Camp Assistant & Educator – Part Time/Seasonal- Jacksonville Florida

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Summer Camp Assistant & Educator are responsible for assisting Education staff with Extended Care, summer camp supplies and logistics, and presenting live programs to the public and visiting groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Care for and supervise children in Extended Care using fun, engaging, interactive games, toys, and activities.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the Extended Care environment.
• Reports any and all accidents/incidents to Education or Museum staff.
• Notifies the Education Manager of personal or professional difficulties with
campers, parents or staff.
• Assists with recess and in summer camp classrooms as needed.
• Presents public, school, and private programs in an interactive, fun, and
educational way, including, but not limited to:
o Science Programs;
o History Programs;
o Pre-K Programs;
• Cares for and organizes teaching tools related to educational programs;
• Helps maintain cleanliness and organization in the camp classrooms, Education storage area, and Education office.
• Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Two years of higher education preferred, but not necessary
• Previous experience teaching in formal or informal educationalinstitution
preferred, but not required.

SKILLS
• Must be able to multi-task and work with little supervision;
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications, internet, and email;
• Must have strong public speaking skills.
• Must be comfortable working with children

TIME COMMITMENTS:
The schedule is based on availability and Education department summer programming needs, and includes an unpaid 30-minute lunch break during each shift.