{"id":45907,"date":"2022-05-05T07:51:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T14:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=45907"},"modified":"2022-05-05T07:51:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T14:51:48","slug":"job-summer-environmental-educator-carkeek-park-environmental-learning-center-seattle-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-summer-environmental-educator-carkeek-park-environmental-learning-center-seattle-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Summer Environmental Educator, Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center (Seattle, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

For more information, please follow this link:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.paycomonline.net\/v4\/ats\/web.php\/jobs\/ViewJobDetails?job=43254&clientkey=D52435485532E6BB0432223C90E2B6D7<\/a><\/p>\n

Salary-<\/strong> $18.17 \/hr<\/p>\n

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The Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center is recruiting for enthusiastic and engaging\u00a0Summer Nature Day Camp Environmental Educators\u00a0<\/strong>to join the EarthKeepers Nature Day Camp team.\u00a0\u00a0 Carkeek Park offers extraordinary opportunities for nature adventures with 220 acres including forests, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and beach access.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The popular EarthKeeper nature day camp, includes weekly themes such as Nature Detective,\u00a0Carkeek Park Survivor\u2019s Island, Wild Creativity, Tidepool Exploration, PNW Time Machine and Outdoor Exploration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Summer Day Camp Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • June 27th<\/sup> \u2013 September 2nd<\/sup> 2022<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Monday \u2013 Friday, 25-40 hours per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Shifts will be 6 to 8 hours per day starting between 8:00am \u2013 9:00am (subject to change based on business need).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mandatory pre-camp training and orientation will be offered the week of June 27th <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Pay Rate:\u00a0$18.17\u00a0\/hr <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Basic Duties:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Guiding 8-10 children ages 6-12, in hands-on, environmental education activities<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Working closely with the Environmental Education team to ensure the success of participants <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Create curriculum for one day of elementary camp<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Direct games and activities (including songs and art projects) for 8 \u2013 60 campers<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Ensure environments are well-maintained, developmentally appropriate and supports the needs of the program and its participants<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Regularly team-teach with other staff members and 48\u201360 campers<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Provide positive transitions that maintain ratios\/head counts to minimize the risk of unwanted behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Supervise, evaluate, and act as a positive role model for the Jr. Naturalist volunteers, ages 13-16<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Ability to work, enjoy self, and campers, and keep high energy while exploring Carkeek Park for extended periods of time<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Be flexible, flexible, flexible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Requirements:\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • At least 1-year experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • One year of college level education, preferably with course work in the natural sciences and\/or education;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Experience supervising and directing children through programming is highly preferred\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Ability to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Valid WA driver\u2019s license and First Aid\/CPR certification or ability to obtain;\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Commitment to work full summer program;\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Maintain positive attitude as a team player;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • If hired, must pass criminal background check;\u00a0must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US and valid government issued ID; sign up for direct deposit with either checking or savings account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • If hired must be vaccinated for Covid-19 and boosted if eligible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Desired Skills\/Abilities:\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Experience working with a diversity of youth;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Knowledge of Pacific Northwest plants, animals, and ecosystems;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Knowledge of child development and teaching methods;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Ability to develop creative lesson plans;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Experience in visual and creative arts;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Enthusiasm and energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          This is a summer only position.\u00a0Benefits include 401(k) (if eligible), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST). If you are interested in working with children this spring in an after-school program please let us know.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Please provide a resume and\u202fcover letter when you are applying for this position.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          EEO\/ADA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

          This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9433,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[4,28,33,141,13],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45907"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9433"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45907"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45908,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45907\/revisions\/45908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}