Critter Camp Teacher

Duties & responsibilities

Critter Camp will have one-week sessions, with the sessions running Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM (8:30AM camper drop-off) each weekday and offer aftercare from 3PM to 5PM. Teachers must arrive no later than 8 AM. Teachers will alternate who stays for aftercare.

Please note that this is a paid position. Applicants accepted for a portion, or all weeks.

Critter Camp will be held on the following weeks at our West Chester Campus:

• Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12
• Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19
• Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10
• Monday, July 13– Friday, July 17
• Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
• Monday, July 27– Friday, July 31
• Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7
• Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14
• Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21
  
  Critter Camp will be held on the following weeks at our New Castle and Campus:
• Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12
• Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10
• Monday, July 13– Friday, July 17
• Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
• Monday, July 27– Friday, July 31
• Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7
• Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14
• Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21

Critter Camp will be held on the following weeks at our Georgetown Campus:

• Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10
• Monday, July 13– Friday, July 17
• Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
• Monday, July 27– Friday, July 31
• Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7
• Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14
• Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21

Ideal Candidates Possess

• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
• Upbeat, engaging personality
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with children (ideally in a school, summer camp, or youth programming)
• Passionate about animals and animal welfare
• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities, including handling animals, helping with crafts, standing for long periods, moving, and/or enduring outdoor weather
• CPR / First Aid Certification preferred

Requirements

• Qualified applicants are 18 years or older.
• Offer contingent on passing of background checks and child clearances.
• Candidates must attend physical training session and tour at shelter prior to start date.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise activities of children including but not limited to: crafts, games, outside activities, learning experiences, and animal interactions
• Work with Community Engagement team to plan and implement a fun and educational camp program that focuses on teaching about proper care of and compassion for animals
• Provide an enjoyable experience for each camper
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding day to day and any concerns
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of assigned camp areas
• Report all program and equipment needs, changes, and concerns to Community Engagement team
• Report to the Community Engagement Coordinator and Director of Community Engagement any difficult or unusual situations

Qualifications

• Work authorization (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Working Conditions

Work Location: In person