Camp Counselor
Earth Trek Forest School
Title: Earth Trek Summer Camp Counselor Mentor
Location: Public Parks in Carmel Valley, Carmel, and Monterey
Summary
Earth Trek Forest School Counselor Mentors work with the Forest School Head Educator to lead groups of day campers aged 3-9 in hiking and exploring the public parks in the Monterey Bay area. Each session Counselor Mentors and Forest School Leads work with groups to implement lessons, games, stories and other activities centered around that session's theme. This role is ideal for people interested in gaining experience in early childhood education, Forest Schooling, outdoor education, and summer camps. The role is a seasonal position beginning June 6, 2022. This position is expected to run 11 weeks ending on August 18, 2022.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Follow all Risk Management policies to mitigate camper and staff injury and illness
Support and assist the implementation of lessons, and group management
Maintain camper safety and comfort over uneven terrain in all kinds of weather
Facilitate meaningful and fun outdoor experiences to help campers form a personal relationship with the natural world
Proactively engage campers and manage safety in games and activities
Lead daily nature art activities- materials and training provided
Experience, Competencies and Education
Ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a physically, socially and emotionally safe environment for our participants
Experience working with children ages 3-9, particularly in camps or formal or informal education settings.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in education, and creating positive community work culture.
Willingness to be coached and openness to feedback.
Capable of working as part of a collaborative team.
Possess current CPR (Adult, Child and Infant) and First Aid certification or ability to get certified before the camp season begins.
Candidates must possess most of the following attributes
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Comfortable sitting on the ground and getting dirty
Comfortable handling small creatures such as snails, slugs, and frogs
Interested in further growth in nature studies and mentoring
A nurturing, loving, and creative attitude
Dedicated to developmentally appropriate practice and aware of developmental needs of young children
Have reliable transportation
Favored Experience:
Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certification
Training and experience in early childhood development and education
Experience with outdoor/nature based mentoring, Forest Schooling, or Environmental Education
Naturalist skills and knowledge
Familiarity and/or experience with Waldorf education, Reggio Emilia approach, or Maria Montessori principles
Experience with traditional/ancient skills.
Experience in Storytelling
Play a musical instrument and/or sings
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand; walk up to 7 miles on uneven terrain; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
COMPENSATION
$15 -20 per hour depending on experience
Hours are:
Training week of June 6th-9th 9:00-3:00
Session 1 8:00 am -1:00pm
Session 2 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Session 3 8:00 am -1:00 pm
Session 4 8:30 am -3:30 pm
Session 5 8:00 am-1:00 pm
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Application Process
Please submit your resume, 3 references, and cover letter
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled. Hiring is contingent on a successful background check and fingerprinting.
About Earth Trek Forest School
Founded in 2020, Earth Trek Forest School provides nature connection and science discovery programs for children aged 3 to 9. Our mission is to connect young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting empathy for nature, others, and ourselves. For more information, visit: Earth Trek Forest School
Earth Trek Forest School
Title: Earth Trek Summer Camp Counselor Mentor
Location: Public Parks in Carmel Valley, Carmel, and Monterey
Summary
Earth Trek Forest School Counselor Mentors work with the Forest School Head Educator to lead groups of day campers aged 3-9 in hiking and exploring the public parks in the Monterey Bay area. Each session Counselor Mentors and Forest School Leads work with groups to implement lessons, games, stories and other activities centered around that session's theme. This role is ideal for people interested in gaining experience in early childhood education, Forest Schooling, outdoor education, and summer camps. The role is a seasonal position beginning June 6, 2022. This position is expected to run 11 weeks ending on August 18, 2022.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Follow all Risk Management policies to mitigate camper and staff injury and illness
Support and assist the implementation of lessons, and group management
Maintain camper safety and comfort over uneven terrain in all kinds of weather
Facilitate meaningful and fun outdoor experiences to help campers form a personal relationship with the natural world
Proactively engage campers and manage safety in games and activities
Lead daily nature art activities- materials and training provided
Experience, Competencies and Education
Ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a physically, socially and emotionally safe environment for our participants
Experience working with children ages 3-9, particularly in camps or formal or informal education settings.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in education, and creating positive community work culture.
Willingness to be coached and openness to feedback.
Capable of working as part of a collaborative team.
Possess current CPR (Adult, Child and Infant) and First Aid certification or ability to get certified before the camp season begins.
Candidates must possess most of the following attributes
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Comfortable sitting on the ground and getting dirty
Comfortable handling small creatures such as snails, slugs, and frogs
Interested in further growth in nature studies and mentoring
A nurturing, loving, and creative attitude
Dedicated to developmentally appropriate practice and aware of developmental needs of young children
Have reliable transportation
Favored Experience:
Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certification
Training and experience in early childhood development and education
Experience with outdoor/nature based mentoring, Forest Schooling, or Environmental Education
Naturalist skills and knowledge
Familiarity and/or experience with Waldorf education, Reggio Emilia approach, or Maria Montessori principles
Experience with traditional/ancient skills.
Experience in Storytelling
Play a musical instrument and/or sings
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand; walk up to 7 miles on uneven terrain; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
COMPENSATION
$15 -20 per hour depending on experience
Hours are:
Training week of June 6th-9th 9:00-3:00
Session 1 8:00 am -1:00pm
Session 2 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Session 3 8:00 am -1:00 pm
Session 4 8:30 am -3:30 pm
Session 5 8:00 am-1:00 pm
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Application Process
Please submit your resume, 3 references, and cover letter
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled. Hiring is contingent on a successful background check and fingerprinting.
About Earth Trek Forest School
Founded in 2020, Earth Trek Forest School provides nature connection and science discovery programs for children aged 3 to 9. Our mission is to connect young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting empathy for nature, others, and ourselves. For more information, visit: Earth Trek Forest School