Camp Habitat Instructor

Job Description: 

Camp Habitat is a nature education and ecology camp for kids located at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge on College Road in Fairbanks.

Instructors are responsible for the complete curriculum planning, leadership, and supervision for one group of 8-12 children per week. Groups range in age from 4 – 5 (pre-school) and 6 – 11 years old (day camp). Instructors develop, organize, and implement developmentally appropriate, fun, and educational activities to facilitate children’s exploration and discovery of nature.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in staff training sessions, and become familiar with Creamer’s Field Refuge
• Work as a team to communicate well with the Director, fellow staff, and volunteers
• Prepare lessons based on the Camp Habitat curriculum
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Assure a safe physical & psychologically supportive environment for all children
• Other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications Desired

• Enrolled in or graduate of college within the field of outdoor education, education, natural science, or a related field
• Sincere enjoyment and respect for children and nature
• Experience teaching and/or working with children
• Strong ability to plan ahead and facilitate a week’s activities
• General knowledge of ecological processes, Alaskan flora and fauna, basic outdoor skills, and sound environmental practices 
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and the desire and ability to make environmental education a fun, experiential journey of discovery
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a background check upon hire

Employment Details

• $17-19/hour, DOE.
• No health insurance, and no paid sick or vacation leave
• Please see table for schedule.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and list of three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) to the address above or email to camphabitat@friendsofcreamersfield.org

– or drop it off a Creamer’s Field Farmhouse at 1300 College Rd.

If emailed, all materials should be sent in a pdf format.

For more information call or email the Camp Habitat Director at (907) 888 7304 or camphabitat@friendsofcreamersfield.org