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Nature Camp Counselor

Nature Camp Counselor

Inspire Behavioral Learning, LLCOakland, CA, US
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Founder of Inspire Behavioral Learning, LLC | BCBA | Educator

Nature Camp Counselor for Inspire's Call of the Wild Camps

Current Openings :

  • Day camps on the second Saturdays of the month October to May at multiple sites across the East Bay
  • Fall break camp Nov 24-26 in Oakland's redwoods

Do you love teaching children? Are you an avid hiker with a love of nature & the outdoors? Are you vegan for animals or the environment? How about combining your passions into one fun job? Join us in creating & implementing educational programs outdoors, leading the next generation of environmental stewards. Nature Camp Counselors teach & lead children in outdoor nature camps for K-5th graders to connect with nature, hike, read, write, explore, learn, & play in nature sites of the Bay Area.

You may be the ideal camp counselor for this job if :

  • You are a dependable team player, communicative, creative, fun, adaptable, friendly, playful, outgoing, energetic, & eager to inspire & engage children in learning by doing
  • You care about science, the scientific method, facts, empiricism, reason, critical thinking, & objective reality
  • You have experience in nature education, science education, early childhood education, elementary school education, outdoor education, environmental education, literacy education, outdoor recreation, & related fields
  • You are vegan
  • WHO WE ARE : Inspire Behavioral Learning, LLC believes that to inspire learning is to inspire action! We do this by moving individuals to learn in ways that are personally meaningful, motivating, & relevant to their entire lives.

    WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE :

  • We believe in the wisdom of 'be kind to every kind' & the benefits of veganism on animals & the environment.
  • We value diversity & include children with disabilities & typically developing children alike in our programs.
  • We value the integrity of the whole person & are dedicated to a well-rounded blend of head, heart, & body being constant learners, kind & caring, & focused on learning by doing.
  • We use emergent curriculum & principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), the science of learning that focuses on observable interaction between the learner & environment.
  • We are a small company focused on quality over quantity.
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • Complete training online & outdoors onsite at Call of the Wild Camps in East Bay nature sites
  • Punctually & reliably attend scheduled work hours, rain or shine, including training, staff meetings, & camp session dates
  • Safely lead hikes in parks up to approx. 6 mi. per day for K-5th graders in small groups
  • Maintain a 4 : 1 or 5 : 1 student : staff ratio or ratio approved by the camp supervisor
  • Implement age-appropriate, grade-appropriate, K-5 level nature-themed science, outdoor education, language arts, art, & motor activities for Call of the Wild Camps
  • For Saturday camps, supervise & engage children on occasional science museum trips
  • Teach & facilitate fun & positive nature education curriculum on vegan topics such as animal rights, speciesism, health, food, clothing, & the environment
  • Teach & lead outdoor language arts activities for children with nature & wilderness themes, including circle time with story time & singing, literary show-&-tell, skits, nature journaling, mapmaking, creative writing, & authoring & illustrating books
  • Teach & facilitate science activities on topics in biology, ecology, zoology, life science, environmental science, outdoor education, stewardship, conservation, preservation, etc., integrating naturalistic observation, group discussion, games, children's books, & writing activities
  • Teach & engage children in outdoor activities that blend recreation & education, such as nature-themed field games, forest 'I Spy' games, & scavenger hunts
  • Teach & facilitate nature-themed arts & crafts
  • Engage children with a fun teaching style & high energy, creativity, adaptability, spontaneity, dynamism, & positivity
  • Supervise & facilitate children's rest breaks, snack & lunch breaks, & physical play breaks
  • Provide naturalistic executive function teaching across diverse activities
  • Implement teaching & behavior management based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including prompting, positive reinforcement, & contingencies of reinforcement based on student preferences & choices
  • Facilitate emergent curriculum & child-centered, student-centered, experiential, incidental, & play-based teaching & learning opportunities
  • Create both structured & incidental learning opportunities
  • Follow all health & safety requirements, & make sure campers follow them
  • Drive by personal vehicle during the work shift for emergency or safety-related situations or to access reception as needed under supervisor direction
  • Follow all seven leave no trace principles, & make sure campers follow them
  • Actively contribute & participate in staff training & meetings
  • Proactively communicate camp questions & concerns with the camp director & supervisor
  • Follow directions & implement feedback from supervisors
  • Interact with students & staff in a kind, caring, respectful, positive, & professional manner
  • Represent Call of the Wild Camps in a positive & professional manner with customers, staff, & park visitors
  • Mentor & support Counselors in Training (CITs)
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

    Education :

  • High school diploma
  • Academic transcripts (unofficial permitted) with minimum 3.5 GPA
  • Declared major in a relevant discipline or completion of one or more relevant courses, such as biology, environmental science, or education
  • Certification & Safety Requirements :

  • Must already have CPR & First Aid certification from a live skills assessment, unexpired through all camp dates you're applying to work
  • Current COVID-19 vaccination obtained within 12 months of hire before hire
  • Pass a DOJ & FBI background check
  • Experience :

  • Minimum 12 months experience as a camp counselor, outdoor educator, recreation leader, teacher, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 12 months experience working in person with GROUPS of children at K-5th grade level, ages 5-10
  • Frequent, regular experience hiking or running trails on varied terrain at least 6 miles in a day
  • Experience working in person with culturally, linguistically, & developmentally diverse children
  • Experience working in person with students with widely diverse abilities, such as giftedness, typically developing children, children with disabilities, & English Language Learners (ELL)
  • Experience taking initiative leading groups of children
  • Experience leading extracurricular enrichment activities in person for grades K-5, ages 5-10
  • Experience implementing effective & appropriate behavior management in person for grades K-5, ages 5-10
  • Experience implementing age-appropriate, grade-appropriate, developmentally appropriate activities in person for grades K-5, ages 5-10
  • Skills :

  • Ability to model & educate about veganism as more than a diet
  • Ability to hike trails of moderate difficulty on hilly & uneven terrain up to approximately 6 miles a day each day
  • Ability to carry a loaded hiking backpack weighing up to 20% of your body weight for the duration of each camp day
  • Fun & engaging teaching style with high energy, creativity, adaptability, spontaneity, dynamism, & positivity
  • Kind, caring, compassionate, & patient with learners of all skill levels
  • Demonstrate care for children & a desire to help the whole child learn & grow in enjoyable ways, in addition to language arts & / or biology subject-matter competence
  • Command of American English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, & pragmatics
  • Eagerness & openness to continually learn & develop your skill set, no matter how minimal or extensive your experience
  • Excellent ability to break concepts down into simple & easy steps
  • Ability to work independently & as part of a team
  • Punctuality & reliable attendance
  • Demonstrable love of nature & the outdoors, eco-conscious, & health-conscious
  • You can articulate how veganism benefits animals, health, & the environment
  • Demonstrable love of language arts & literacy teaching
  • Enthusiastic about making education relevant to children's lives
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

  • You are an adult (age 18+)
  • Proof of a valid California driver's license
  • Proof of auto insurance
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Experience hiking in the camp park sites & familiarity with their flora & fauna
  • You are vegan, as defined by The Vegan Society & on Inspire's website
  • PERKS & BENEFITS :

  • Have fun teaching kids in the great outdoors!
  • Paid training
  • Off-duty meal breaks
  • Referral bonus
  • Supportive & friendly environment with coaching & mentorship
  • Successful hires may be invited to return for additional seasonal camps
  • Become part of a company that truly cares about both the employee's & student's happiness & success!
  • LOCATIONS :

  • Saturday camps : East Bay parks & science museums - Lake Chabot, Shorebird Park, Roberts Regional Park, Joaquin Miller Park, Chabot Space and Science Center, The Lawrence Hall of Science, Tilden Park, Dimond Park, UC Botanical Garden, & Lake Merritt
  • Fall break camp : Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
  • SCHEDULE :

  • Training : before camps start
  • Fall break camp : Nov 24-26. 8 : 25 AM-4 : 35 PM.
  • CLASSIFICATION : Non-exempt employee, temporary, seasonal

    COMPENSATION : $20.00-$22 / hr DOE

    APPLY : Have an accurate, up-to-date, relevant resume & apply on LinkedIn or inspirebehavior.com. We look forward to connecting with you!

    EEO Statement : Inspire Behavioral Learning, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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