Summer Camp Assistant Instructor
Field Farm and Forest
Lyndon, VT, USA
15 hours ago
Temp Onsite
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Minimum Qualifications: 

  •  18+ years old -
  • High school graduate or GED 
  •  Comfort working outdoors in all kinds of weather

 Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education
  • Minimum of 12 months working with preschool aged children (outdoor setting a plus) 
  • Willingness to be flexible and work collaboratively on a team 
  • Professional communication skills 
  • Knowledge of the social emotional and developmental needs of preschool aged children 
  • Familiarity with child-led learning, emergent curriculum, and/or nature-based learning 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Supporting group management during outdoor play, hikes, and lunch -
  • Assisting with the implementation of summer camp activities -
  • Attending to the needs of preschool aged (Kinglets) or elementary aged (Coyotes) children in an empathetic and developmentally appropriate way
  • Organizing and cleaning indoor/outdoor spaces and bathroom each day

 Position Details:

  • This is a 9 week position (June 15 - August 14) 
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-2pm (Kinglets) or 8:30-2:30pm (Coyotes) 
  • Hourly compensation commensurate with experience

 Prior to commencing employment the candidate must pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.