We are looking for dynamic, creative, and passionate individuals interested in gaining training and experience in social emotional learning (SEL), experiential education, classroom management, and creating inclusive communities. If you are currently studying education, or about to enter the education field, and you are looking for a seasonal internship in teaching and facilitation, this might be the position is for you!

Our Camp Guitarists participate in a staff training week followed by six weeks of teaching 4th and 5th graders Mosaic’s unique social justice curriculum at our Outdoor Project. They are trained by and co-facilitate with more experienced Program Instructors. This is a full-time residential position based at a camp in Felton, CA during spring (April-May) and the fall (September-October).

Responsibilities:

• Lead campfire using the songs from our two albums.
• Facilitate games, activities, and discussions that encourage students to appreciate and respect themselves and others.
• Provide a nurturing, safe, fun learning environment for our students.
• Work closely with other staff members to create a magical experience for our students they will never forget.
• Supervise high-school aged cabin leaders.
• Share your unique experiences, talents and skills with our community.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 23.
• Interest in teaching, facilitation, and experiential education training.
• Experience working with children is desired.
• Stamina to work extremely long, but rewarding hours.
• Ability and desire to live and work in a tight-knit, diverse community.
• Medical, counseling, musical, theatrical, and/or art experience is desired.
• Certifications in CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and lifeguarding are desired.
• Passion for youth development, social justice, and creating peace!

Compensation begins at $675/week, plus room and board at the camp during the week. Weekend housing is also available if needed. Additional pay is offered to those with lifeguard, WFR, or EMT certifications as well as to guitarists who learn to lead campfires.

Please do not respond unless you are able to make the entire 7-week commitment to this residential program from September 6 through October 26.

The Mosaic Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in all areas of our work. Applications are strongly encouraged from people of color, people from low-income backgrounds, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and genderqueer people, people who are differently-abled, and bilingual and bicultural people.